Walt Disney World is “closed until further notice,” and pledged to continue to pay hourly parks and resort employees through April 18. In a letter to Disney Labor Relations from TCU Vice-President and President of the Service Trades Council Union Matt Hollis said, “Cast members are in the dark, worried how they will pay for
In these trying times, we have a bit of good health care news to share. TCU, in conjunction with the other unions at BNSF, brought suit against BNSF contending its medical leave of absence and return to work policies violated your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. And today we are pleased to announce
EXPANDED BENEFIT RESOURCES DUE TO COVID-19 The following health and wellness resources are available to you and your family. What You Should Know About COVID-19. We encourage you to check trusted website resources such as the following for the most up-to-date information. The Centers for Disease Control has published a one-page Fact Sheet to help
As of March 26, 2020 over 20,488 railroad members have NOT verified their marriage with Railroad Enrollment Services. Of those non-responders, 1,795 are TCU/IAM members. Every employee with an existing spouse on record must comply with the spouse audit. Employees who fail to respond with the required proof of marriage by the deadline, Medical, Dental
Message from the Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board, John Bragg The purpose of this notice is to update you on how COVID-19 is impacting operations at the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Be assured, while it is not business as usual, the agency remains open for business. Listed below are some of the more
TCU members working at BNSF Intermodal Workplace yard engaged in special projects to clean and disinfect all Hostlers, Cranes and pickups to combat COVID-19. TCU Local Lodge 794 Chairman Board of Trustees Deorsi Newell and member Mike Adams (pictured above) worked over the past weekend cleaning the vehicles, and member and crane operator Ahart Wilson
In a letter to the heads of the House and Senate committees on appropriations, the Rail Passengers Association asked Congress to also provide funding for intercity rail operators, commuter railroads, and public transit agencies to offset their steep revenue losses. Please join us in asking Congress to provide financial assistance to keep Amtrak, private rail
AFL-CIO has updated the “When the Paycheck Stops” manual to include COVID-19 information. The booklet provides information on surviving unemployment and includes a link to AFL-CIO labor liaison network and labor agencies. Click here to view or download the booklet.
Based on the best information currently available and guidance issued by public health officials, the Office of the Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has canceled all Pre-Retirement Seminars scheduled from March through June until further notice. This difficult decision was made out of an abundance of caution to protect the health, safety,
On March 13, the President declared the COVID-19 virus outbreak a national emergency. While U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) employees continue to work both on-site and remotely, out of an abundance of caution, the RRB decided to close its 53 field offices to the public effective Monday, March 16, until further notice. Older individuals with
