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.
Dues Increase Effective April 1, 2008
Dues for most TCU members who are actively working will increase by $3.20 per month, effective April 1, 2008. In cases where dues are normally deducted a month in advance, the April increase will be deducted in March. The April dues increase is mandated by Article 26, Section 2(b) of the TCU Constitution which sets
Bush FY 2009 Budget Shorts Amtrak Again
February 6, 2008—President George W. Bush has presented Congress with a $3.1 trillion budget for Fiscal Year 2009 and once again he proposes cutting Amtrak to a level that would cripple the service. The Bush Budget proposes 40% less than what Amtrak received for FY 2008. Amtrak received $1.325 billion for FY 2008. The President
Tentative Agreements for ARASA MofE and MofW Members at Amtrak
ARASA Division MofE • Summary analysis of the January 18, 2008 M of E tentative agreement • Full text of the MofE agreement ARASA Division MofW • Summary analysis of the January 18, 2008 MofW tentative agreement • Full text of the MofW agreement Seen in the photo on the day of the signing of the tentative
Tentative Agreement for Amtrak Carmen
Summary analysis of the January 18, 2008 tentative agreement Full text of the agreement Seen in the photo at the signing of the tentative agreement are: from left, seated—Bill Bohne (IBEW), Gary Maslanka (TWU), Carmen Div. General Pres. Rich Johnson (TCU) and Robert Roach (IAM); standing—Jim Myer (IBEW), Alex Kummant (Amtrak), U.S. Rep. James L.
ASD Sponsors Gompers Statue in Chicago
“Agitate, educate, organize!” What better day to dedicate a statue of Samuel Gompers, the union leader whose words those are, than Labor Day? International Representative Sam Siriano was on hand in Chicago’s Gompers Park on September 3, 2007 to represent TCU and its Allied Services Division at the ceremony. The ASD was one of the
Lodge 6760 Installs Officers (1-23-08)
January 23, 2008—At the regular monthly meeting held in Columbus, Ohio, officers of TCU Lodge 6760 were installed for the next three year term. Seen here from left are Local Chairman Steve Wilhelm, Board of Trustees Chairman Steve Pequignot, FST/Recording Secretary Rob Reisinger and President Phil Amadon. Not seen is newly-elected Vice President R. Lance Wagner. Also at
What Fringe Benefits Cost Effective January 1, 2008
Now available are worksheets showing the costs of fringe benefits as of January 1, 2008 under the national agreements for carmen and clerks.
South Buffalo Railroad Agreement
Click here to read: 1. Summary letter from Carmen Division General President Rich Johnson 2. South Buffalo Railroad Agreement
Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railroad Agreement
Click here to read: 1. Summary letter from Carmen Division General President Rich Johnson 2. DMIR Agreement
Grand Trunk Western Agreement, 1-16-08
Click here to read: 1. Summary letter from Carmen Division General President Rich Johnson 2. GTW Agreement of January 16, 2008