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.
Amtrak Clerical Unit Articles
Agreement Reached with Amtrak to Prevent Outsourcing Reservation Sales Office Work December 21, 2006—TCU has reached an agreement with Amtrak that puts a stop to Amtrak’s previously announced plans to hire an outside contractor to perform reservation sales office work. The agreement establishes a longer rate progression, with lower starting rates applying to reservation sales
Many TCU Members Receive Amtrak President’s Awards
Joe Sullivan and Don Johnson were among the honorees. Both are members of Lodge 2503. October 29, 2007—A number of TCU members are winners of 2007 President’s Service and Safety Awards at Amtrak. Presentation was made at an awards luncheon held today in Washington, DC. As Amtrak’s President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Kummant himself wrote in
8-07–Waller’s Retirement Triggers Numerous Changes in the Division
After 35 years as a union leader, J.V. Waller retired at the end of August 2007. Click here to read more about his commitment and career. With Waller’s retirement, a number of changes have occurred in September within the Division. Jack Wright is now the International Representative of Unit 200 while Roger Cain steps up to
UnitedHealthcare Announces Its Railroad Information Depot
October 2007—UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new one-stop information shop at its Railroad Information Depot website. Information and downloadable forms are there for all rail members (except those at Amtrak) regardless of their medical carrier. Information ranges from dependent eligibility, to Medicare and retirement, to important UHC phone numbers and facts about coverage under GA-46000 (rail workers’
ICTF Agreement 2007 Ratified by Members of Lodge 938
October 16, 2007—Members of Lodge 938 employed at the Union Pacific Intermodal Container Transfer Facility in Long Beach, California, have ratified new terms of their contract by substantially more than a two to one margin. In addition to wage increases along the lines of the 2007 national freight rail agreements, updated terms give members an
Amtrak Service Workers Council: Digest of Reports Including 12-31-04 Agreement
Click here for the December 31, 2004 agreement between Amtrak and the members of the Amtrak Service Workers Council (TCU, HERE and TWU). **** Arbitration Award Spells Victory for Amtrak Service Workers Council April 27, 2006—A recent arbitration award has won what System Division 250 General Chairman Ron Kloos calls “a great victory for us and our
Lodge 6760: September 2007 Regional Dinner Meeting in Cincinnati
September 24, 2007—As the largest lodge in Unit 200, Lodge 6760, representing almost 300 members in 13 cities in four states, rotates monthly meetings between those cities, reports Local Chairman Steve Wilhelm. This evening it was Cincinnati, Ohio’s turn to host the Regional Dinner Meeting. Among highlights, retiring Vice Local Chairman Mike Thacker was honored for
Death of GVP Bailey Reported
James Lawton Bailey of Panama City Beach, Florida, a retired general vice president of the Brotherhood Railway Carmen, died August 2, 2007 at the age of 85. Known as “Sport,” Brother Bailey started his rail career with the L&N Railroad in November 1942 and joined Lodge 938. He was elected local chairman in 1947 and
Past General President C. E. Wheeler Has Died
September 10, 2007—Charles E. Wheeler, retired general president of the Brotherhood Railway Carmen who engineered the merger of that union with what was then the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks, passed away September 10, 2007. Residing in Jackson, Tennessee, he was 82 years old. Known as Ed, Brother Wheeler was born and raised in Lexington,