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.
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.
Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2025 for Carmen and Clerks.
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
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
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 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
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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Dennis J. O’Malley has been appointed to the position of Senior Executive Director of Constitution and Laws at the Grand lodge. His many years of experience and service to TCU and the TCU\IAM Job Corps Advanced Training Program make him uniquely qualified for this new role. All personnel should know that beginning September 1, 2009
The third issue of The Union Sportsmen’s Journal a 12-page newspaper was recently mailed to active USA members. It was also distributed at union and USA events. There has been very good feedback from the more than 800 USA members who took an online survey about the publication and the union members that have been
Continuing the string of labor friendly appointments, UTU Associate General Counsel Daniel R. Elliott III was sworn in August 13, as Chainman of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB). “TCU looks forward to working with Chairman Elliott, we are pleased to have someone from labor appointed to this position,” said TCU National Legislative Director Robert
