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.
Links to Health Providers and Other Programs
Aetna Medical (800) 842-4044 Aetna National Dental Plan (877) 277-3368 Aetna (formerly Broadspire) Carmen Supplemental Sickness Benefit Plan R-5000 (800) 205-7651 AMTRAK AmPlan Helpline (800) 481-4887 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (866) 267-3320 Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (Prescription drug card and mail order program)
November 5 Begins National Week of Action on Healthcare
Health care reform is the No. 1 priority in Congress right now for the first time in years. Insurance companies are spending millions to derail reform and special interests are trying to pay for changes by raising your costs through a new benefits tax. Call Congress and tell them no taxes on our benefits. Over
All TCU Members are asked to Join the Fight for Real Health Care Reform on November 5th
As we all know there is a huge fight for real health care reform in Congress. In the next several weeks it is anticipated that there will be major votes in Congress. We in the Labor Movement have to take a very active role in this to protect our benefits from unfair taxation, to seek
TCU Joins Other Unions Asking for Real Health Care Reform
Twenty-seven U.S. labor unions, including TCU, announced their opposition to the $829 billion health-care measure passed by the Senate Finance Committee. The full-page newspaper advertisement placed recently in many large circulation newspapers say that lawmakers need to make “substantial” changes to the bill or they will urge their members to seek its defeat on the
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Invites TCU International President Bob Scardelletti to Testify on Labor and High Speed Rail
The merits and challenges of High Speed Rail in the United States were discussed in front of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials. The Committee met for a lengthy time and at times the gallery was standing room only, clearly showing how important this topic is. TCU International
TCU Representatives Attend Brief Writers Seminar
The TCU Carmen Division and IR Department conducted a week long brief writers seminar for newly appointed Assistant International Representative Steve Wilhelm of unit 200. The seminar focused on the proper handling of grievances and the formal writing of submissions for arbitration. Sitting in on the seminar were Carmen Division Assistant President, Marvin Napier; General
Amtrak Lodge 5092 Holds Safety Team Meeting in Linden, NJ
Seated Philip Rudolf, Claude (Pony) Dent, Rick Rudolf and Supervisor Safety Liaison Mark Manning, standing General Chairman Sonny Sheltman, Bob Schwarz and International Representative Joe Derillo. International Representative Joe Derillo attended a Safety Team meeting for Local Lodge 5092 on September 21, 2009. The meeting was designed to address safety concerns and to
United Healthcare Provides Help for Members in Flood-Affected Georgia
United Healthcare is addressing the needs of our members affected by the recent floods in Georgia by offering: Assistance for members in locating an in-network care provider Free help line for individuals in need of counseling Effective September 22, 2009 through October 6, 2009, these benefits will be available to members residing in the
Grievance Training in New York
Thirty local Chairmen and Protective Committee members from several locals within units 86, 167 and 500 attended grievance handling classes recently in New York City. Both supervisors and clerks from Metro-North, Long Island, and Staten Island railroads as well as Amtrak participated in the 1 day training, set up by TCU International Representative Artie Maratea
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