Union Plus Programs for TCU Members
TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.
TCU Members Attend Rallies Across the Country in Support of Wisconsin Workers
In a strong show of solidarity TCU members in Boston, Trenton, Baton Rouge and many other locations attended rallies to support the Wisconsin workers, who are embattled to keep their rights to collectively bargain. TCU members wanted to show their support in this fight. Hundreds of members joined the thousands of our union brothers and
TCU Members at Disney Ratify New Contract
Members of the Service Trades Council, a coalition of unions that includes TCU, ratified a new contract with Disney World Friday February 25th. The Coalition represents over 21,000 full-time employees who had been working with contract extensions since last summer. The new contract is effective immediately and is valid through March 29, 2014. The new
President Obama Nominates Walter A. Barrows for Member of the Railroad Retirement Board
Walter A. Barrows is currently the Secretary-Treasurer of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) since 1999. Click here to read the release from the White House.
TCU Sends Letter to Secretary of Transportation – We Support High Speed Rail Funds for the North East Corridor
TCU President Bob Scardelletti sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood in support of the ten Northeastern Senators request to redirect the $2.4 billon in High-Speed Intercity Rail Passenger funds to the Northeast Corridor that were rejected by Governor Scott of Florida. “This would mark a major step forward in building the Northeast
COALITION UNIONS AND MBCR EXTEND 30 DAY COOLING OFF PERIOD
On Thursday, February 24, 2011, all the unions in the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Labor Coalition agreed with MBCR to extend the cooling off period until 12:01 am on March 26, 2011. Negotiations for a contract will continue until then. If no agreement is reached by that date, the President will appoint a Presidential Emergency
House Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government
After a long and grueling debate, the House passed H.R. 1, by a vote of 235 to189 primarily along party lines. The Bill is intended to fund government departments, agencies and programs through Sept. 30, 2011. Three Republicans voted against the final bill, Reps. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Walter Jones (R-N.C.) and John Campbell (R-Calif.) and
Defend Fair Elections for Railroad Workers
The House of Representatives will soon vote on an aviation safety and jobs bill that aims to repeal new and fair union election rules for aviation and rail workers. There’s a lot on the line with a newly elected Congress, and they need to hear from TCU members about the disastrous changes they are considering
UNION COALITION ON MASSACHUSETTS BAY COMMUTER RAILROAD TO ASK FOR PRESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY BOARD, AVERTING STRIKE THIS SATURDAY
Press Release from the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail Labor Bargaining Coalition: UNION COALITION ON MASSACHUSETTS BAY COMMUTER RAILROAD TO ASK FOR PRESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY BOARD, AVERTING STRIKE THIS SATURDAY February 22, 2011 All twelve unions in the MBCR Labor Bargaining Coalition have announced that they will request President Obama to appoint a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB)
New Jersey Workers Will Hold State House Unity Rally with Wisconsin Workers – Friday February 25
Wisconsin workers have been fighting on the front lines against Governor Scott Walker’s assault on working families and collective bargaining rights. At the Trenton State House on Friday, February 25, 2011, at 12:00 noon, a group of Wisconsin workers will be welcomed by the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, national AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, hundreds of
TCU Members to Attend Rally in Boston Next Tuesday to Show Solidarity with Wisconsin Workers
On Tuesday February 22nd, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill in Boston, join TCU members and other fellow union members and working families from the Massachusetts labor movement in a show of solidarity with the workers of Wisconsin, who are under attack from their anti-union governor. Governor