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.
AFL-CIO SAYS YES TO HEALTH CARE REFORM
After extensive deliberation, the AFL-CIO Executive Council, with the strong support and recommendation of AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka, agreed on March 18, 2010 to support and fight to pass the president’s health care reform bill. In a letter to union presidents and activists, President Trumka stated: ” This was not a decision we
Local 894 Member Receives Disaster Relief Check
Howard Isaacson from TCU Local Lodge 894 received a disaster relief check. Isaacson’s home was destroyed by fire. Pictured when receiving the check from left to right are; Local Chairman Lodge 894 Milo Moawad, Brother Howard Isaacson and his wife, and IR Tom Truhler. TCU Disaster Relief forms can be obtained from your Local Chairmen
IAM Initiative UCubed Helps the Jobless
If you’re one of the nation’s 15 million officially jobless workers—or one of the more than 16 million who are underemployed or have dropped out of the job market—there are likely times you feel isolated and powerless. A new community service program by the Machinists (IAM) can put you in touch with other men and
TCU Members Attend Collective Bargaining Program at IAM Winpisinger Center
A seminar on collective bargaining was held February 14 – 19, at the IAM Winpisinger Center. The class covered many topics in collective bargaining: Research for Negotiations Proposal Presentation Pension and Healthcare Issues Pension Bargaining Legal Issues Committee Negotiating Contract Drafting and Closing The seminar was attended by TCU Local 6132 Chairman Harold Holsinger, Local
Railroad Retirement Board to Mark 75th Anniversary in 2010
During 2010, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will observe the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1935. Part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation, the Act was signed into law on August 29, 1935, and the RRB made its first annuity payments 11 months later. Click here to
RRB Releases Booklet on Medicare and Railroad Workers
Railroad workers are covered under the Medicare program just like workers covered under social security. Railroad retirement payroll taxes include a Medicare hospital insurance tax just like social security payroll taxes. Even though you’re paying into the Medicare program during your working years, and will probably rely on its services in the future, you may
New TCU Local 961 Established in Memphis TN
In a recent meeting of newly established Local 961the following officers were installed into office: Rick Blackburn – Local Chairman Connie Koechner – Fin. Sec/ Treas Pat Crawford – Vice Pres Sara Hoskin – Recording Sec Claudette Bridges – President Pictured are the officers above from left to right and International Representative Tom Truhler.
NRRIT Quarterly Update for the Period Ending December 31, 2009
NRRIT has released the quarterly update for the period ending December 31, 2009. Click here to see the update.
2010 Federal Income Tax Q&A for Railroad Retirement Beneficiaries
RRB recently released questions and answers describing the tax statements issued each January for Federal income tax purposes. Railroad retirement beneficiaries needing more information about these statements, or about tax withholding from their benefits, should contact an office of the RRB. For further Federal income tax information, railroad retirement beneficiaries should contact the nearest office
Buffenbarger Tells Congress Do Not Tax Our Health Benefits
IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger sent a letter to Congress stating that IAM will oppose any health care legislation that taxes workers’ benefits in any way. “Eliminating or capping the tax exclusion would undermine employer-sponsored coverage by removing a key incentive that employers have for providing coverage,” said Buffenbarger in his letter. “The American people