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.
2009 Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Taxes
All active members should know that the amounts of compensation subject to railroad retirement tier I and tier II payroll taxes will increase in 2009. The tax rates will remain unchanged. Click here for the 2009 RRB retirement and unemployment taxes update
Questions and Answers on the 2009 RRB Appeals Procedures
Any person claiming retirement, disability, survivor, unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on their claims. Click here for the RRB appeals procedure Q&A.
Relief Funds Available for Victims of Hurricanes Ike and Gustaf
The IAM has limited funds available to those members affected by the recent gulf coast hurricanes. Any member who needs assistance can download the form here and return it to International Secretary Treasurer Danny Biggs. Because funds are limited, the IAM wants to help first those who lost their homes or were unable to live in their
2009 TCU Convention – OUR UNION MAKES US STRONG
Major stories from the 2009 TCU Convention Healthcare A Main Focal Point of President Scardelletti at Convention Click here for more. Re-election of International Officers Click here for more. Rich Trumka Addresses TCU Convention Click here for more. Carmen Elections Show Pride and Unity Click here for more. Click here to view the July 28 Convention Summary. Click here to
RRB Implementing Next Phase of New Toll-Free Service Project
The Railroad Retirement Board will begin phasing in nationwide toll-free telephone service starting in late November 2008 to provide customers with easy access to the agency’s field offices. First Phase Next Phase Updated February 11, 2009
Medicare Part B Premiums for 2009
Good news! The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium for 2009 will remain the same as it was in 2008. Click here to find out more.
Clinton: Rebuild Economy by Investing in Infrastructure and Putting Americans Back to Work
The best way for the incoming Obama administration to revive the tumbling economy is by investing in the nation’s crumbling infrastructure and its people, urged a group of economists, academics, union leaders and other experts at a conference in Washington, D.C. the week of November 10. So does Senator Hillary Clinton: in a letter she
Rail Labor Protests MBTA Plan to Buy Spanish Locomotives
In Boston, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority wants to use taxpayer funds to pay for locomotives built in Spain. The MBTA is requesting a waiver of Buy America requirements in the Federal Transit Administration statutes in order to allow locomotives to be produced overseas. The Buy America rules are included in the FTA statute to
Court Issues a Stay Temporarily Stopping DOT from Implementing Regulation Regarding Drug Test Observation
October 31, 2008—The Department of Transportation has been stopped, at least for the time being, from implementing a regulation that would require certain employees to be observed while collecting a urine specimen for drug testing. The U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia today issued a temporary stay preventing the DOT from putting the
2009 Monthly Premium Rates Determined for Health and Welfare Benefits Under the National Agreements
Premium rates for 2009 were established at the annual rate renewal meeting October 28, 2008. In his announcement, President Robert A. Scardelletti reports that he is pleased that due to “innovative changes and actions,” there will be only a modest increase in cost-sharing contributions. Read more. Posted October 31, 2008