Drummac Workers are Fighting for a Living Wage

DID YOU KNOW? Amtrak contracts with a company called Drummac to safely load and unload vehicles from their auto trains. Add your email to join the cause and help these workers get the wages they deserve.

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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.

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2025 Fringe Benefits

Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2025 for Carmen and Clerks.

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REMINDER – Dependent Social Security Numbers REQUIRED To Comply With New Federal Law for The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan

Federal Law now requires the reporting of Social Security Numbers (SSNs) for covered dependents to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  This includes participants of all medical plans, including the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan.  In addition, if a covered dependent is eligible for Medicare, then the Medicare Health Insurance Claim

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Both Clerical and Carmen SEPTA Members Ratify Contract by a 4 to 1 Margin

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) employees ratified the new agreement, recently negotiated by TCU, by an overwhelming 4 to 1 margin. The contract provides 11.5% in general wage increases, beginning with a 1.5% increase this November 7 and varying increases from 1% to 3.5% running through 2014. The contract also includes a lump sum for

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TCU ARASA Maintenance of Way Members Reach Tentative Agreement with Amtrak

TCU ARASA Maintenance of Way Supervisors has reached a tentative agreement with Amtrak. The agreement follows the economic terms previously reached in agreements with TCU Clerks, Carmen, and On-Board Service members on Amtrak. The agreement was negotiated by International Representative Joe Derillo and ARASA General Chairman C. E. Sheltman.  The agreement is now being submitted

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House Appropriations Committee Approves 2011 Transportation Spending Bill

House appropriators recently approved a $124.6 billion bill to fund transportation and housing programs in 2011. The bill if passed will provide funding for Amtrak, railroad safety programs, high speed passenger rail and money for public transportation systems across the country. Some key highlights include: Amtrak: $1.77 billion to make capital investments including improvements to

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