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.
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
TCU National Representative Negotiates new positions for carmen
July 30, 2024 – National Representative Jason Cox has negotiated six new positions for Carmen. These positions will support and assist with the utilization of the Wayside Visual System and other Wayside Technology for trains across the NS system. These positions will be stationed in Atlanta, GA. Carmen will be reviewing the video inspection to
BNSF RECALLS ALL FURLOUGHED MEMBERS AT BECKER/BELEN YARD
July 29, 2024 – On July 15, 2024, BNSF has opened Becker Yard in Becker, NM. They have recalled all of the furloughed members at Becker/Belen Yard. They will also be hiring ten new employees to perform mechanical inspections on the very long trains. This location will have 16 Carmen performing these inspections around the
TCU NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAIL SAFETY ISSUES CARMEN FACE
July 24, 2024 – TCU’s National Legislative Director, David Arouca, testified before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the significant challenges the carmen craft is facing in the railroad industry today. Brother Arouca highlighted the issues our members consistently raise to us: the railroads are not giving them enough time to do their jobs
National Bargaining Update
Last Spring, we sent a Section 6 survey to all Local Lodges with members in National Freight Handling. Once we had our members’ bargaining priorities, TCU/IAM representatives engaged with each of the individual Carriers to address local work rules. Our surveys also yielded consistent feedback that members are tired of years-long bargaining. Members want a
TCU Backs International President Brian Bryant’s Letter to POTUS
On July 12, 2024, International President Brian Bryant sent a letter to President Joe Biden showing support and urging President Biden to ‘remain strong and stay in the presidential race.’ TCU fully supports IP Bryant and the Machinists Union. National President Artie Maratea said, ” TCU supports those who support us, and nobody has supported
Legislative Alert: House Republicans Propose Steep Cuts to RRB
The House Republicans have proposed a -$24 million (20%) cut to the Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) budget for FY2025. This would be cataclysmic for the agency, which is already dealing with severe funding issues. For reference, the RRB Board Members requested a budget of $172 million for this year in order to meet mission critical
JUNE 2024 UNION PLUS PROGRAMS
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