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.
All TCU Members – Request Absentee Ballot for the 2021 IAM Grand Lodge Officer Election – Deadline has been Extended
There will be an IAM Grand Lodge Officer Election for General Secretary-Treasurer on Saturday, April 24, 2021. It is critical that members are aware of their right to request an absentee ballot and the process for doing so. Note that it IS permissible for members to request and vote by absentee ballot if they have
TCU and TTD Joint Letter Gets Results – CDC Issues New Mask Mandate For U.S. Travelers on Airlines, Trains and all Public Transportation
Beginning Monday February 1st, travelers and commuters will be required to wear face masks on nearly all forms of public transportation as part of a new order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). TCU joined with the TTD affiliate unions requesting a mask mandate on all Department of Transportation regulated (DOT) modes.
RRB Release – The Importance of a Current Connection for Railroad Retirement Benefits
Under the Railroad Retirement Act, a “current connection with the railroad industry” is one of the eligibility requirements for both the occupational disability and supplemental annuities payable by the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). It is also a factor in determining whether the RRB or the Social Security Administration pays monthly benefits to survivors of a
NTSB Blames Union Pacific for Fatal Wyoming Train Crash; Air brake Tests Could have Prevented Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board determined on Jan. 25 that an airbrake failure caused the fatal, Oct. 4, 2018, collision between two Union Pacific trains in Granite Canyon, Wyo. The collision occurred when the air brakes on an eastbound UP freight train failed while descending a hill. The NTSB determined an air-flow restriction in the brake
National Negotiations – Update from the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition
The Rail Unions comprising the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC), negotiating together in the current round of National Negotiations, have issued the following statement: The CBC and the nation’s Rail Carriers first met concerning the November 1, 2019 Section 6 Notices in January 2020. Although the COVID 19 Pandemic has made meetings for groups of this
TCU Lodge 6013 Members Recognized by CN for Quick Actions to Help Young Runaway to Safety
TCU Carmen Division Lodge 6013 Members Kirk Sorensen and Matt Schneeberg were recognized by Canadian National Railroad (CN) for their quick actions in helping a 11 year old girl, they found on a train, to safety. “We were conducting an inspection of a train last November in Stevens Point, WI watching carefully as it went
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021
Today, we honor the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King said: “The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.” TCU is forever grateful for his tireless work and contribution to the Labor Movement. His teachings and legacy inspires us, this and every day, to
Amtrak Responds to TCU Request of Increased Security and use of the TSA “No Fly List” Leading up to the Inauguration in Washington DC
Earlier this week TCU President Maratea requested that Amtrak work with law enforcement to enact safety measures that ensures the safety of railroad workers and the traveling public that will be traveling leading up the the inauguration in Washington D.C., especially in the wake of the recent violence at the Capitol. President Maratea stated, “I
TCU/IAM Applauds the Appointment of Marty Walsh as Secretary of Labor
TCU/IAM applauds the appointment of Marty Walsh as Secretary of Labor, in a statement from TCU President Artie Maratea: “With this appointment, President Elect Biden is sending a strong message that working families will once again have a seat at the table. Truly, the sky is the limit for what we can accomplish together with
TCU President Maratea’s Statement on the Assault of the US Capitol
TCU National President Artie Maratea issued the following statement on the events at the U.S. Capitol: Wednesday’s assault on our Democracy was truly a sad day in the history of the United States. Make no mistake: this was due to four years of lies by President Trump – lies to the people of the United