BMWED

BMWED Armed Forces Council

Mission Statement: The BMWED Armed Forces Council promotes the values, skills, knowledge, and sacrifices that BMWED service members contribute to the United States of America and the railroad industry. We strive to enhance and highlight service members’ contributions in the workplace and the added value BMWED service members bring to their railroad employers. We seek to enhance the lives and provide support for BMWED members and their families who serve or have served in the armed forces.

RESOLUTION FOR THE FORMATION OF THE BMWED ARMED FORCES COUNCIL

Benefits/Resources

Veterans Affairs

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
Credit for Military Service under the Railroad Retirement Act
Credit for Military Service under the Railroad Retirement Act (Q&A)

USERRA

Protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Veteran Legal Assistance

Railroad Carrier Specific Resources

Recruitment

Contact the Armed Forces Council: Armedforces@bmwe.org

Crisis

Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 then Press 1
Text 838255

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 (800) 799-7233

211 Resources (cooling centers & warming centers, homeless shelters, food, clothing, legal, etc.)

WA Warm Line (a peer support help line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges) 1 (877) 500-9276

Media

Thank you for your service!

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