TCU RELEASES 2025 FRINGE BENEFIT INFORMATION
Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2025: Carmen Clerk
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TCU/IAM Lorton, Va. Amtrak Auto Train Workers Picket for a Living Wage
LORTON, Va., Feb, 19, 2025 – More than a year after voting to organize into the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), the largest union on Amtrak, a group of Drummac employees who work on the Amtrak Auto Train Property in Lorton, Va., are holding an informational picket against Drummac management’s stall tactics during negotiations. “These employees
February 2025 Union Plus Programs
Union Plus is offering TCU/IAM members assistance to those who have experienced a federally designated natural disaster. Please visit Disaster Relief Grants | Union Plus to get complete details about Union Plus Hardship Assistance. The Union Plus College Program is excited to launch the Student Success Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of these
IAM Reaches Historic Milestone for Veterans, Becomes First Labor Union Recognized as VSO
For the past two years, the IAM Veterans Services team has been traveling across the country, assisting and advocating on behalf of our veteran members. On Jan. 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notified the IAM that the Veterans Services Program had reached their long and hard-fought goal. IAM is officially the
IAM Union, Rail Labor Leaders Demand Safety Reform on Two-Year Anniversary of East Palestine Disaster
IAM Rail Division representatives joined members of Congress and leaders from fellow U.S. rail unions in calling on Congress to act on rail safety two years after the toxic East Palestine train derailment. “On behalf of all our members, our hearts still go out to the people of East Palestine. They want answers, they
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