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.
Recap for TCU: COVID Relief and FY2021 Spending Bill
Below is a summary of the relevant provisions to TCU members in the recently enacted Covid Relief and FY2021 Appropriations bill (H.R. 133): Stimulus Checks The bill provides for one-time $600 checks for individuals ($1200 for married joint-filers), as well as $600 per dependent child. Similar to the CARES Act, the checks begin to
FRA Rules Against Rail Labor in Brake Safety Standards Opposed by TCU Carman Division
On January 15, 2020, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued an extensive Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled “Brake System Safety Standards.” The NPRM proposed sweeping changes to brake inspections standards, and incorporated into the regulations, a large number of waivers it has issued to railroads and railroad associations. Among these changes, are modifications to
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941 is one of the most significant events in the history of our nation, as it directly resulted in the United States entering World War II. TCU honors the memory of the more than 2,400 US service members and American civilians who lost their lives in the attack
TCU Mourns the Loss of Larry Willis
TCU National President Artie Maratea issued the following statement following the passing of TTD President Larry Willis: The entire TCU family is in mourning today as we remember our brother and leader Larry Willis, President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD), AFL-CIO. Larry was a consummate leader and mentor to everyone in the labor movement,
TCU Sends Letter to New York MTA – Demanding Consultants be Released Before any TCU Member is Furloughed
In a recent letter to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), TCU Vice-President William DeCarlo demands that consultants be released before any TCU member is furloughed and that TCU is part of future decisions. Click here to read the full letter from TCU Vice-President William DeCarlo.
TCU Joins with Rail Labor and Amtrak in Supporting the Railroad Employee Equality and Fairness Act
The current laws in place reduce the benefit amount available to those covered under railroad unemployment insurance. This act, if passed, will allow unemployed railroad workers to receive the same benefits as the general public. TCU supports the recent introduction of S. 4860, the Railroad Employee Equality and Fairness Act, which would undo harmful, ongoing
TCU 2021 Dues Increase
In accordance with the IAM Constitution, their monthly per capita tax is increased by using the average of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Canadian Consumer Price Index as published by
TCU Comes Through With Over 11,000 Calls for Biden and Down Ballot Candidates
TCU members got out the vote in battleground states all across the country – making calls in support of Joe Biden for President. Members also made calls in support of down-ballot races in every state. TCU Members from the Philadelphia Amtrak Call Center made calls in support of Representatives Boyle (D), Fitzpatrick (R) and Evans
VOTE 2020 – Statement from TCU National President Artie Maratea
TCU National President Artie Maratea issued the following statement: “The race for President remains close. President Trump has done remarkably well in turn out, while Joe Biden has surpassed Barack Obama’s 2008 popular vote total. More Americans have voted in this election than ever before, and every vote deserves to be counted, no matter how
Don’t Rely on USPS; Drop Off Your Ballot or Vote In-person
Are you planning to vote by mail? If so, ensure your vote is counted by dropping it off at designated sites (if available). The U.S. Postal Service is overloaded with a record amount of mail-in ballots this election. Officials are raising the alarm about mail-in ballots being received and processed in time for the election.