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.
Training to Write Winning Cases
JPB 50 VGC Hughs Attends Briefwriter’s Seminar at TCU Headquarters After over 10 years as local chairman of Lodge 6787 in Galesburg, IL, Don Hughs this summer was elected a vice general chairman of Carmen Division Joint Protective Board 50. As a VGC, his responsibilities now include writing submissions for arbitration at public law boards,
District 1220 Urges Members to Register and Be Ready to Vote
Members met in June to review local issues and start register to vote drive. Here are some members seen at the meeting.
Don’t Miss Out on Supplemental Sickness Benefit Administered by Aetna (formerly Broadspire)
In a letter dated August 2, 2006, Carmen Division President Rich Johnson has an update re supplemental sickness benefit requirements described below, particularly regarding the 20 day filing limit (from the onset of disability). The issue has been added as an amendment to Section Six notices for negotiations. (Also see FAQ developed by Aetna to help answer Carmen
Supplemental Sickness Benefit Plan FAQ from Aetna
Aetna (formerly Broadspire) has developed this FAQ to help answer Carmen Division members’ questions about filing or appealing supplemental sickness benefit claims.
Bob Godwin
William Robert Godwin, known throughout his 89 years as Bob, died on March 9, 2006 at his home in Ogden, Utah. He was a member of the union at the time of his death, with 65 years of membership since signing on in 1941. Underscoring his years of support for the union, his wife, Jack,
National Freight Rail Arbitrated Agreements 2003, Clerical and Carmen
Clerical Members: 2003 Arbitrated Agreement–Clerical Carmen Members: 2003 Arbitrated Agreement–Carmen September 25, 1964 Agreement (Shop Crafts)
2003 Arbitrated National Freight Rail Agreement–Carmen
2003 Arbitrated National Freight Rail Agreement–Carmen (Also see 2003 Arbitrated National Freight Rail Agreement–Clerical)
Handling Grievances
These articles contain an in-depth analysis of one of the many grievance issues that face TCU Local and District Chairpersons. They are separated into two major categories that cover nearly all local representation issues: 1) interpretation and enforcement of work rules, and 2) discipline. Rules Interpretation and Enforcement • Grievance Handling — The Importance of the Three
BNSF Joint Protective Board 50 Elects Officers
At its second quadrennial convention this June 22-23 in San Antonio, Texas, BNSF Joint Protective Board 50 held its election of officers. Elected General Chairman is Danny Lancaster and General Secretary Treasurer/Vice General Chairman is Randy Bower. Also serving now as Vice General Chairmen are Stanley Berlowitz and Don Hughs. Six were elected to the Executive Committee: