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.
Special Report from National President Maratea
Brothers and Sisters, When I became National President of this great Union on August 1st, I said I was fired up and ready to get the work done. In my second week in office, I held an Executive Council meeting so that TCU could take some issues head on and make necessary changes to our
United Rail Unions Sue to Block Carriers from Modifying Healthcare Benefits Without Bargaining
Washington, DC, August 7 — On August 5, 2020, 12 rail unions whose members and their families are covered by the NRC/UTU Plan and the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan, filed suit against the nation’s Class I railroad carriers in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The suit asks the
TCU Joins with Rail Unions and Agencies to Demand Congress Fund Transit
Unions representing frontline public transportation workers joined forces with transit agencies and rider advocates to deliver a stark warning to lawmakers: without at least $32 billion in emergency funding, transit systems in both urban and rural areas face irreversible harm. In a letter to Congressional leadership, 36 organizations explained that physical distancing measures, including stay-at-home
78 Bipartisan House Members to Leadership – Fund Amtrak and Transit Now
A recent letter to Senate and House Leadership led by Congressmen Seth Moulton (D, Mass.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R, Penn.) was joined by 76 of the their colleagues in support of emergency funding for Amtrak and transit. The letter specifically calls for $8 billion in emergency aid to Amtrak and $32 billion for transit agencies.
TCU Remembers Beloved Labor Instructor Gene Morrill
With great sadness, TCU announces the passing of Brother Gene Morrill at the age of 85. For decades, Brother Morrill was a pillar of TCU’s Education Programs at both the George Meany Center and the William W. Winpisinger Center for Education & Technology. After his retirement from the Meany Center in 1996, he continued to
Arthur Maratea Elected TCU President Effective August 1, 2020
Arthur Maratea has been elected TCU/IAM National President by the TCU Executive Council – effective today, August 1, 2020 – to fill the interim vacancy created by the retirement of Robert Scardelletti. Maratea began his railroad career as a Carman on the Long Island Railroad in 1988 and was promoted to a Telegraphers position in 1989.
TTD: Support Amtrak and its Workforce in COVID-19 Relief Package
On behalf of TCU and other rail labor affiliates, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, sent the following letter to Congressional leadership detailing the urgent need for $4.5 billion in Amtrak relief funding whilst preventing furloughs and protecting service for millions of Americans: July 28, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United
Bob Scardelletti Retires with 29 Years as President of TCU and 53 Years of Membership
July 31, 2020, marks the retirement of TCU/IAM National President and Labor Legend Robert A. Scardelletti. President Scardelletti has fought for America’s working families and the members of TCU for 29 years as National President, with more than 53 years of membership in the TCU/IAM. Bob Scardelletti began his rail career as a Yard Clerk
Debra McCoy of TCU Local Lodge 626 Retires After 34 Years of Service
TCU Member Debra McCoy of Lodge 626 is retiring with 34 years of service. She spent most of that time as a conductor and engineer in the New Jersey Transit Crew office. “Debra will be missed,” said TCU President-Elect Artie Maratea. “34 years on-the-job is a remarkable achievement and everyone at TCU wishes her the
Metro North Station Ambassadors Disinfect Stations and Hand Out Masks
Station ambassadors have been designated at 28 stations across the Metro-North system, and their job is to keep everything clean. In March, the MTA closed all ticket windows due to the coronavirus and instead of allowing all those ticket agents to go without work, they created station ambassadors temporary jobs. Station ambassadors constantly disinfect key