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.
TCU’S FIERCE PARTICIPATES IN ‘MORE THAN PINK’ WALK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October 9, 2024 – TCU’s FIERCE (Female Initiative for Education, Real Change and Equality) Committee participated in this year’s Susan G. Komen’s ‘More than Pink’ Walk in Jackson, NJ, on Sunday, October 6, 2024. TCU Members from Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey came together to support Susan G. Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever. National
Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with NS & BNSF
September 17, 2024 – Washington, DC Today, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU), Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC), and Transport Workers Union (TWU) announced that their members have voted to ratify their respective Agreements with Norfolk Southern (NS). Additionally, TCU and BRC announced that their members have ratified their agreements with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). The
SEPTEMBER 2024 UNION PLUS PROGRAMS
Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.6 million to students of union families. Over 4,000 union families have benefited from Union Plus’s commitment to higher education. Don’t miss out on Union Plus Scholarships for Union families, with awards ranging from $500 to $4,000. Apply by 12 pm EST, January 31,
Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with CSX Transportation
September 12, 2024 – Washington, DC Today, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC) announced that their members have voted strongly in favor of ratifying their respective Agreements with CSX Transportation. These agreements cover the TCU Clerical as well as BRC and TWU Carmen on CSXT. The agreements consist of a five-year
Carmen Members on BNSF Excited About Historic Agreement
Carmen Division President, Don Grissom, along with National Representative, Dan Chancellor, and Chicago Local Chairman, Ramon Del Rio, met with local members to discuss the BNSF Tentative Agreement. The members are very enthusiastic concerning this agreement which provides for a real wage increase and overdue enhancements on the vacation agreement and vision and dental benefits.
Transportation Communications Union (TCU) & Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC) Reach Local Agreements with NS and BNSF
August 23, 2024 – TCU and BRC have reached tentative agreements with both Norfolk Southern (NS) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). The tentative agreements are a five (5) year term that mirror the agreements reached earlier this week with CSX Transportation, which provides 17.5% in General Wage Increases (18.77% compounded), improves vacation agreement entitlements,
Transportation Communications Union (TCU) & Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) Reach Local Agreement with CSX Transportation
August 21, 2024 – Today, TCU & BRC reached a tentative agreement with CSX Transportation. The tentative agreement is a five (5) year term which provides 17.5% in General Wage Increases (18.77% compounded), improves vacation agreement entitlements, secures improvements in health and welfare benefits while maintaining the current 15% monthly contribution and modifies local work
NVP Nick Peluso’s Daughter, Jess Peluso, Has an Epic Sophomore Season at CU Boulder
National Vice-President Nick Peluso’s daughter, Jess Peluso, has had an incredible start to her Lacrosse career at the University of Colorado Buffalo. With fall ball on the horizon, starting at the end of this month, the TCU/IAM family wanted to highlight some of her significant accomplishments and wish her good luck. During her first season
LIFETIME MEMBER MAILING UPDATE
Lifetime Members: As of August 2024, most ‘Lifetime Member’ mailings have been sent out in the mail. Some of you may have been charged for the postage. Unfortunately, USPS made a mistake, and you were not supposed to be charged. On behalf of TCU, please accept our apologies. We will be reimbursing those who paid
ASWC RATIFIES AGREEMENT FOR AMTRAK ON-BOARD SERVICE WORKERS
July 30, 2024 – The Amtrak Service Workers Council (ASWC) Bargaining Committee recently reached a new Tentative Agreement for all ASWC members. The ASWC represents all Amtrak on-board service workers and is made up of TCU, TWU, and Unite-HERE. TCU is part of a council of three (3) unions that ratified the agreement. The TA