Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
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
Open Enrollment Period for UnitedHealthcare’s GA-23111 Changes to November-December 2008
During the months of November and December 2008, UnitedHealthcare will hold an open enrollment under GA-23111 for railroad employees and/or their dependents. During this open enrollment period, any individual eligible for coverage under one of the GA-23111 plans can enroll and will be accepted for coverage without any medical underwriting or requirement of good health.
Retiree Earnings Limits to Rise in 2009
Those railroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2009 without having their benefits reduced, as a result of increases in earnings limits indexed to average national wage increases. Find out more.
Railroad Retirement Benefit Increases Announced for 2009
Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, are scheduled to increase in January 2009 on the basis of the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the 12 months preceding October 2008. Click here for more. Posted October 29, 2008
St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad Company Agreement of 9-2-2008
Click here to read the union agreement with the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad Company signed September 2, 2008.
NICTD Agreement 4-1-2008
Click here to read the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Agreement of April 1, 2008.
How to File Claims, and More Questions and Answers from Aetna (November 2008)
Despite an increase in the time limit for filing a claim under the Aetna Supplemental Sickness benefit (Policy R-5000) from 20 days to 60 days, TCU continues to receive reports of claims being denied due to late filing, as well as complaints over the delayed payment of benefits. To assist members who become eligible for
Countdown to Election 2008
November 5, 2008—Union voters played a key role in the historic victory last night of President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden. “TCU members joined millions of others who last night voted for change,” observes International President Bob Scardelletti. “To paraphrase Barack Obama, our votes won for democracy, liberty, opportunity and hope. After eight
Retiree Michael Denshaw Says ‘Keep Jobs in the U.S.’
This letter to the editor of the Orlando Sentinel was written by retired member Michael Denshaw of Kissimmee, Florida. It appeared in the July 28, 2008 newspaper. Denshaw, 79, worked for Conrail and has been a TCU member for more than 41 years, currently in Lodge 1218. Here’s what I am looking for in congressional candidates:
Informed Members Are Active Members: Lodge 6760 Conducts Wide-Ranging Seminar
Fort Wayne Lodge 6760 has regularly held educational seminars but the one held September 23, 2008 in Portsmouth, Ohio, was “unique” because it was “geared toward union benefits, contract rights” and a variety of other topics members need to know about. The idea for this wide-ranging seminar was Local Chairman Steve Wilhelm’s. “Portsmouth was selected