Union Plus Programs for TCU Members
TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.
December 2024 Union Plus Programs
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Merry REEFmas! – President Maratea Applauds Passage of the REEF Act
On Wednesday, December 18th, the U.S. Senate passed the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation will now head to President Biden’s desk to sign into law. Since 2011, Railroaders’ unemployment and sickness benefits have been unfairly and unjustifiably cut by 5-8%. Rail labor
Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC)
December 9, 2024 – TCU and BRC announced that their members have voted to ratify their respective Agreements with the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC), which mirror the five (5) year agreements reached earlier this year with CSXT, Norfolk Southern, and BNSF. These agreements provide 17.5% general wage increases (18.77 compounded). These are the largest wage
TCU mourns the passing of Joe Derillo, former International Representative of the ARASA Division
Joe Derillo Sr. began his railroad career as a Signalman and joined TCU Lodge 5092 in 1980 when he became a supervisor. Joe was elected as Lodge President in 1992 and elected as Local Chairman that same year. In 2002, Brother Derillo was elected President of the ARASA Division and in 2006, he became International
November 2024 Union Plus Programs
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TCU and BRC Reach Tentative Agreement with NCCC
November 13, 2024 – TCU and BRC have reached Tentative Agreements with the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) which mirror the five (5) year agreements reached earlier this year with CSXT, Norfolk Southern and BNSF. These agreements provide 17.5% general wage increases (18.77 compounded). These are the largest wage increases achieved outside of a Presidential
2025 TCU DUES RATE
In accordance with the IAM Constitution and as noted in this letter, their monthly per capita tax is increased by using the average of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Canadian
TCU Mourns the Passing of Retired International Vice President Joe Condo
Retired TCU International Vice President Joe Condo passed away on October 24th 2024. Joe was born on June 21st, 1946 in Bronx, New York. Condo Majored in Labor Economics at the university of Dayton. He began his union career in 1971 with the Manpower Training department of TCU. He served in various positions in the
FRA Administrator Visits TCU, Carmen facilities in Memphis
On Monday, FRA Administrator Amit Bose visited and met with local rail labor leaders in Memphis, TN. “My priority is to make sure railroaders know that the FRA has their back when it comes to safety,” said Administrator Bose. “It’s critical that our members see that this FRA Administrator cares and wants to fix safety
COST SHARE DECREASES FOR RAILROAD EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PLAN
October 10, 2024 – Although healthcare premiums across the country continue to rise, effective January 1, 2025, TCU members’ monthly cost-share will decrease by $31.67 for those covered by the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan. Over the last two years (2023 and 2024), TCU has fought to keep employee cost-sharing steady, and now