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TCU Workers on Amtrak Receive Congressional Pins and Awards for Outstanding Service

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMay 11, 2019Local News, TCU Blog

In a recent event at the Amtrak Wilmington Station Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-DE) presented Congressional pins and certificates for the outstanding service provided to Amtrak customers. The pins and awards were presented to: Customer Service Representative/Ticket Agent Timothy Bazemore Lead Customer Service Representative/Ticket Agent, Sheadana Patterson Baggage man Carlos Perez Red Cap, Keith Lewis Customer

Chicago District Council Annual Charity Golf Outing – September 21

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMay 11, 2019Local News, TCU Blog

The Chicago District Council invites union members, family and friends to their Annual Charity Golf outing at Silver Lakes Country Club in Orland Park IL on September 21st. Proceeds will go to the Guide Dogs of America and the IAM Veterans Services Committee. Click here to view the flyer.

TCU talks PSR, Amtrak at 2019 IAM Legislative Conference

By aroucad@tcunion.orgMay 10, 2019Legislative Outlook, TCU Blogamtrak, Amtrak Long-Distance, Legislative Conference, railroad jobs, Railroad Retirement, TCU/IAM

This week, the 2019 IAM Legislative Conference was held at the Hyatt Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The conference was one of the best-attended in years, with hundreds of members, local leaders and officers packing the conference hall to hear from a long list of congressional leaders and presidential candidates. IAM International President Bob Martinez

President Trump Nominates Amtrak Board Member Who Repeatedly Voted to End Amtrak

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMay 9, 2019Legislative Outlook, TCU Blog

President Donald Trump nominated Todd Rokita, the former Republican Congressman for Indiana, to the Amtrak Board of Directors. Rokita consistently voted against funding Amtrak while he was a congressman. In an article the titled “Fox in the Henhouse” the Rail Passengers Association laid out the reasons they oppose this nomination and the votes that Todd

TCU Carmen Re-Paint Patriotic Locomotives for CSX

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMay 4, 2019Carmen Division, TCU Blog

A new spirit of service and gratitude is rolling across the CSX rail network in the form of two locomotives that have been repainted by the BRC/TCU Carmen Painters at the Huntington, WV Locomotive Shop. These locomotives have been renamed in honor of our nation’s military and first responders. The one-of-a-kind locomotives named The Spirit

Representative Mark Takano Stands up for Union Workers

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgMay 2, 2019Legislative Outlook, TCU Blog

Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) before the House T&I Committee.

TTD Release – This Workers Memorial Day We’re Decrying Assaults On Transit Workers – And Asking Congress to Do Something About Them

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgApril 28, 2019Local News, TCU Blog

April 28 is Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember and honor those who lost their lives or have been injured at work. For the men and women who keep America moving, this holiday is especially poignant. Working on the frontlines of our transportation system is never without risk. Whether working with heavy equipment and

ASWC, TCU rallies at Chicago’s Union Station

By aroucad@tcunion.orgApril 25, 2019Legislative Outlook, TCU Blogamtrak, outsourcing, railroad jobs, TCU/IAM

Yesterday, union members and officials rallied in front of Chicago’s Union Station to show their opposition to Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson’s union-busting activities. The three unions leading the rally comprise the Amtrak Service Workers Council (ASWC), and include TCU/IAM, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and Unite-HERE Local 23. Rally-goers were joined by Chicago-based Representatives Dan

April 24th ASWC Chicago Rally – Join Us and Spread the Word

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgApril 23, 2019Local News, TCU Blog

The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), the Transport Workers Union (TWU), and Unite-HERE — representing service, clerical, and maintenance craft employees at Amtrak — have been under attack recently. Amtrak’s new leadership is seeking any-and-all ways to outsource work away from its own skilled, unionized workforce. Amtrak Service Workers Council to Hold Rally Protesting Amtrak Outsourcing

NRRIT QUARTERLY UPDATE FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2019

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgApril 20, 2019Railroad Retirement, TCU Blog

The National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (the “Trust”) issues a Quarterly Update to provide current information on the Trust’s operations and activities relating to its investment operations. This update reports on the Trust’s activities for the quarter ending March 31, 2019. Copies of the Trust’s Annual Management Report and each Quarterly Update are available on

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