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.
Still Fighting for Full Funding at Amtrak
The fight to secure full funding for Amtrak and to preserve the nationwide passenger rail system continues in Congress.TCU’s Legislative Department has redoubled its efforts to assure that Amtrak survives and that members keep their jobs. In meeting after meeting with Senators and Representatives “we have explained that America must have a nationwide rail passenger
Ray Huffer Retires; Olivia Nelson-Richard Now LC
After 33 years, Local 1315 Chairman Ray Huffer retired December 31. Signing on in 1971, he had served as Local Chairman since 1996. The local represents some 750 members at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority. In his years of leadership and activism, Huffer served as chief negotiator in several contracts, winning key improvements in
TCU’s Social Services Department
International Vice President Russ Oathout oversees the Social Services Department which assists members with questions or problems concerning retirement, unemployment or sickness benefits, health and welfare coverage, or Medicare for railworkers. If TCU staff cannot answer or resolve the specific concern, the staff will put you in touch with the right person to help you. Each
Employee Benefits
TCU members working on railroads have a variety of benefits, won through negotiation or legislation. The employer bears the major portion of the cost of these and other fringe benefits. Among these are: The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan — Provides health insurance for the member and eligible family members. Also provides life insurance
GCs’ Case Tracking Report Form
GENERAL CHAIRMAN’S CASE TRACKING REPORT FORM This form is designed to assist the General Chairman (GC) and the Corresponding and Recording Secretary (CRS) to efficiently track grievances and discipline through the system. There should be a notation with an attachment for every entry on the form. Click here for a printable Case Tracking Report Form. If
Process In Brief
A House member (including the resident commissioner of Puerto Rico and non-voting delegates of the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands and American Samoa) may introduce any one of several types of bills and resolutions by handing it to the clerk of the House or placing it in a box called the hopper. A
Legislative Glossary
ACT The term for legislation once it has passed both houses of Congress and has been signed by the president or passed over his veto, thus becoming law. (See also POCKET VETO.) Also used in parliamentary terminology for a bill that has been passed by one house and engrossed. (See ENGROSSED BILL.) ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
How a Bill Becomes Law
The process of producing and enacting legislation reveals how difficult and time-consuming lawmaking can be — and how many opportunities there are for interested citizens or groups to make their views known to legislators. As citizens, as union members, and as legislative representatives, we must make the most of those opportunities to advance our interests.
Links to Legislators
Contacting the Congress (online guide to who represents you, congressional daily schedules, committee membership and more) Contactando el Congreso (descubra quien le representa en al Congreso) U.S. Senate Senate Committees Appropriations Budget Commerce, Science and Transportation Finance Health, Education, Labor & Pensions U.S. House of Representatives House Committees Appropriations Budget Education & the
107th Congress
TCU’S LEGISLATIVE WATCH 107th CONGRESS, 2nd SESSION FINAL STATUS REPORT OF: Howard W. Randolph, Jr. International Vice President and National Legislative Director JANUARY 2003 Amtrak Appropriations for FY2003: With the November 20 adjournment of the 107th Congress and after passing five Continuing Resolutions (CR?s) to continue funding the government without disruption, the President signed into