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.
2025 – 2026 Scholarship Programs Reminder
This serves as a reminder that the 2025-26 Union Plus scholarship application deadline of January 31, 2025, is fast approaching. If you have a college-age student(s) and have not already done so, they should submit a completed scholarship application along with all information as required by Union Plus, online only at UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP. Once again,
2025 National Health and Welfare Plan Update
Effective January 1, 2025, the employees’ monthly cost share is $277.54, a decrease of $31.67 from 2024 for all employees covered under the National Health and Welfare plan. In addition, as a result of the recently ratified agreements on various properties, several improvements to the current healthcare plan are also being implemented. These improvements
TCU’s FIERCE Gives Back over the Holiday Season to Spread Holiday Cheer
January 9, 2025 – TCU’s Women’s Committee, FIERCE, wanted to end 2024 by giving back to the community over the holiday season. Similar to last year, FIERCE wanted to help a family in need and was introduced to the Williams family by Arika Davenport, a member of TCU Local Lodge 570. FIERCE worked closely with
December 2024 Union Plus Programs
To celebrate the holidays, TCU/IAM members can find discounts to your favorite restaurants, Walt Disney World, car rentals, hotels, Costco and more by shopping through Abenity at unionplus.abenity.com. Access your Union Plus Concerts and Events discount by registering and/or logging into the Abenity website for Union Plus members. Get discounts on everything fun. Union members
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
TCU/IAM members and their families can enjoy Avis’s flash sale for a limited time with specials of up to 30%* off already discounted car rental rates for your next trip! Check back weekly, through Dec. 15, to see what locations are featured next! * Book now and save: AvisFlashSale.org. Plus, sign up for Avis Preferred,
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