Union Plus recently awarded $200,000 in scholarships to 205 students representing 41 unions, including one winner representing the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM). This year’s group of scholarship recipients includes university, college, and trade or technical school students from 39 states and the District of Columbia. The TCU/IAM winner is Abriella Blessing Stommel of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Buying a home? The Union Plus® Mortgage Program with financing through Wells Fargo Home Mortgage can help. Union members and their families can take advantage of exclusive benefits, including assistance if you experience an unexpected loss of income, including strikes, disability or other events that may cause loss of income. Visit UnionPlusMortgage.org to find out
Our own Assistant National Representative Justin Johnson’s son Jack Savenko, and his project partner Paxton Poe have qualified for the National History Day (NHD) National Contest in College Park, MD on June 11-15, 2023 for their project which focuses on railroading. This year’s topic was “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.” Jack and Paxton
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA), which provides two kinds of benefits for qualified railroaders: unemployment benefits for those who become unemployed but are ready, willing, and able to work; and sickness benefits for those who are unable to work because of sickness or injury. Sickness benefits are also
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. wrote a letter to members of the U.S. Senate urging support for the Bipartisan Railway Safety Act as amended and passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee. The letter supports the legislation that would improve freight rail safety in the U.S. The IAM believes this common-sense legislation will
With May in full swing, summer is right around the corner. From Mother’s Day to Memorial Day, there are valuable benefits through Union Plus. A Teleflora bouquet is the fresh, beautiful way to tell Mom you appreciate her. Shop for arrangements as unique as she is and save 30% with your Union Plus discount. Plus,
THERE IS STILL TIME TO VOTE! The recent Tentative Agreement with Amtrak goes out today to the membership for vote. Please check your mail for more information on how to register and vote. The Tentative Agreement and Summary, explanation of benefits, Q&A and wage sheet are all uploaded to the site where you cast your
TCU has expanded to LinkedIn to connect with members and share information in a new way. Please like, share and follow TCU on all social media platforms to stay up to date on all things Union related! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transportation-communications-union-iam/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCUnionHQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCUnionHQ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tcunionhq
Since the new year, there have been many exciting staff changes at TCU. We’re proud to introduce the new staff members and those that were promoted to new positions. Dan Chancellor – National Representative, Unit 50 Brother Dan Chancellor started his railroad career in Alliance, NE as a Carman in 2004. Dan became
With great sadness, we must relay that Michele Reese has passed away following her recent battle with Cancer. Michele was surrounded by family when she passed away. Michele was 60 years old and is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, Russell, four children: Emily, Jackie, Jake and Kevin, 5 grandchildren, and six living
