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.
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
TCU’S FIERCE PARTICIPATES IN ‘MORE THAN PINK’ WALK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October 9, 2024 – TCU’s FIERCE (Female Initiative for Education, Real Change and Equality) Committee participated in this year’s Susan G. Komen’s ‘More than Pink’ Walk in Jackson, NJ, on Sunday, October 6, 2024. TCU Members from Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey came together to support Susan G. Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever. National
Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with NS & BNSF
September 17, 2024 – Washington, DC Today, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU), Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC), and Transport Workers Union (TWU) announced that their members have voted to ratify their respective Agreements with Norfolk Southern (NS). Additionally, TCU and BRC announced that their members have ratified their agreements with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). The
SEPTEMBER 2024 UNION PLUS PROGRAMS
Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.6 million to students of union families. Over 4,000 union families have benefited from Union Plus’s commitment to higher education. Don’t miss out on Union Plus Scholarships for Union families, with awards ranging from $500 to $4,000. Apply by 12 pm EST, January 31,
Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with CSX Transportation
September 12, 2024 – Washington, DC Today, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC) announced that their members have voted strongly in favor of ratifying their respective Agreements with CSX Transportation. These agreements cover the TCU Clerical as well as BRC and TWU Carmen on CSXT. The agreements consist of a five-year
600,000-Member IAM Union Endorses Harris-Walz Presidential Ticket
600,000-Member IAM Union Endorses Harris-Walz Presidential Ticket NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2024 — Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on the IAM’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for Vice President at the 41st IAM
Carmen Members on BNSF Excited About Historic Agreement
Carmen Division President, Don Grissom, along with National Representative, Dan Chancellor, and Chicago Local Chairman, Ramon Del Rio, met with local members to discuss the BNSF Tentative Agreement. The members are very enthusiastic concerning this agreement which provides for a real wage increase and overdue enhancements on the vacation agreement and vision and dental benefits.
Transportation Communications Union (TCU) & Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC) Reach Local Agreements with NS and BNSF
August 23, 2024 – TCU and BRC have reached tentative agreements with both Norfolk Southern (NS) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). The tentative agreements are a five (5) year term that mirror the agreements reached earlier this week with CSX Transportation, which provides 17.5% in General Wage Increases (18.77% compounded), improves vacation agreement entitlements,