TCU National President Artie Maratea issued the following statement following the passing of TTD President Larry Willis: The entire TCU family is in mourning today as we remember our brother and leader Larry Willis, President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD), AFL-CIO. Larry was a consummate leader and mentor to everyone in the labor movement,
In a recent letter to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), TCU Vice-President William DeCarlo demands that consultants be released before any TCU member is furloughed and that TCU is part of future decisions. Click here to read the full letter from TCU Vice-President William DeCarlo.
The current laws in place reduce the benefit amount available to those covered under railroad unemployment insurance. This act, if passed, will allow unemployed railroad workers to receive the same benefits as the general public. TCU supports the recent introduction of S. 4860, the Railroad Employee Equality and Fairness Act, which would undo harmful, ongoing
In accordance with the IAM Constitution, 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 Consumer Price Index as published by
TCU members got out the vote in battleground states all across the country – making calls in support of Joe Biden for President. Members also made calls in support of down-ballot races in every state. TCU Members from the Philadelphia Amtrak Call Center made calls in support of Representatives Boyle (D), Fitzpatrick (R) and Evans
TCU National President Artie Maratea issued the following statement: “The race for President remains close. President Trump has done remarkably well in turn out, while Joe Biden has surpassed Barack Obama’s 2008 popular vote total. More Americans have voted in this election than ever before, and every vote deserves to be counted, no matter how
Are you planning to vote by mail? If so, ensure your vote is counted by dropping it off at designated sites (if available). The U.S. Postal Service is overloaded with a record amount of mail-in ballots this election. Officials are raising the alarm about mail-in ballots being received and processed in time for the election.
In his August 2020 letter to the membership, National President Maratea announced his initiative to implement online training for local officers and full time representatives to ensure that they receive the vital tools and knowledge necessary to effectively represent the membership. Accordingly, TCU’s online Leadership Program was launched. Three two-day virtual courses were held in
It’s that time again to announce the annual Open Enrollment for members covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (Plan) GA-23000. Members are starting to receive materials in the mail for the 2021 Open Enrollment. Between October 1 until October 31, 2020, members can securely access the Railroad Enrollment Services online at
Terry Lucas began his railroad career in June of 1973. He was elected as District Chairman of TCU Local 284 in 1995 and elected as TCU Unit 3 Assistant General Chairman in 1997. In 2003 Brother Lucas was elected as Unit 3 General Secretary-Treasurer a position he held until he retired. Terry was a beloved
