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.
Another Carrier Petitions FRA for Relief from “Hands-on” Periodic Refresher Training
In April 2021, the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a system wide waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations regarding periodic refresher training for all UP’s Transportation employees. Specifically, UP proposed to create a 3-D simulation using web-based software as a third alternative
TCU TTX Still Looking to Fill Several Open Carmen Positions
TTX still has several open positions due to the uptick of traffic. They have exhausted all of their furloughed Carmen lists available for recall and are in desperate need of Carmen in the following locations: Chicago, IL Denver, CO Harrisburg, PA Chambersburg, PA Los Angeles & the surrounding areas Atlanta, GA Gardner, KS North Baltimore,
Machinists Union Postpones 40th Grand Lodge Convention to 2022
The IAM Executive Council has voted unanimously to postpone the 40th IAM Grand Lodge Convention, previously scheduled for September 12-17, 2021 in San Diego. The IAM will immediately begin planning for a 2022 Convention and communicate details as soon as possible. A letter will be sent to Local Lodges soon with further information on delegates
Jobs Available at the FRA
Click here to see available FRA positions on the USAJobs site. How to Apply: Follow the directions in the vacancy announcement. Most positions will require you to apply on-line through USAJOBS, but some positions will require you to send your application to the address listed in the vacancy announcement. Click here for more information and
RRB Issues Statements of Service
Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a Form BA-6, “Certificate of Service Months and Compensation,” for every railroad employee with creditable railroad compensation in the previous calendar year. The RRB will mail the forms to employees during the first half of June. Anyone with compensation reported in 2020 who has not received
TCU Lodge 6067 Local Chairman James Abitz Retires with 30 Years of Service
From left to right in photo: Mrs. Cheryl Abitz, Former Alaska RR Local Chairman, James Abitz & Assistant General President of the Carman Division, Don Grissom. On May 23, 2021, AGP Don Grissom presented Brother Abitz a plaque in recognition of his service to the BRC/TCU Union. This picture was taken in Fond du Lac, WI in
House Leaders Request Study on the Impacts of Precision Scheduled Railroading on Workers, Safety and Shippers
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Railroads Subcommittee Chairman Donald Payne, Jr (D-NJ). Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) are requesting the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the impacts of precision
TCU President Maratea Continues to Hit-The-Road and Meets Members at Disney World
TCU is one of the six unions in the Service Trades Council Union (STCU). We represent members in a variety of job classifications between resorts, parks, transportation and recreation. This week, National President Maratea visited with TCU members, Shop Stewards and Business Agents. His visits included the opportunity to interact with members both on and
TCU President Maratea Participates in Amtrak 50th Anniversary Video Tribute
TCU President Maratea at at 1:30:45 in the video. TCU President Artie Maratea, President Joe Biden and union leaders marked Amtrak’s 50th anniversary, and set a bold, new vision for passenger rail in America. Together they all are calling for passage of the American Jobs Plan, which contains $80 billion in new resources for Amtrak
Women’s History Month – On International Women’s Day TCU Honors Labor Trailblazer Mother Jones
The theme for International Women’s Day this year is Choose To Challenge, with specific action plans that reverberate longstanding Labor movement principles: Take action for equality, a challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. Historic inspiration and strength to invoke change can be gained from one of Labor’s most fiery and