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.
2020 Spouse Eligibility Audit Is In Progress Now
Your Response Needed by March 31, 2020 Beginning January 1, 2020, The Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan and The National Railway Carriers and United Transportation Union (NRC/UTU) Health and Welfare Plan (each a “Plan”) began conducting a spouse eligibility audit, administered by Railroad Enrollment Services. With just over a month left for this
TCU-IAM Members, Lawmakers Rally Against Outsourcing of Amtrak Call-Center Jobs in Philadelphia.
Congressmen Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) joined TCU-IAM members in front of Amtrak’s William H. Gray III 30th Street Station to protest the nation’s passenger rail corporation’s unjust removal of good, union-protected jobs. The lawmakers were also be joined by Numa St. Louis, District Director for Congressman Dwight Evans, and Jim Mathews, President
BNSF Petitions FRA for Relief from Performing Transfer Train Brake Tests
The BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from Federal railroad safety regulations with respect to transfer movements between BNSF’s Old South Yard and New South Yard in Houston, Texas. More specifically, BNSF proposes to conduct a Class III brake test in lieu of a transfer
Two More Carriers Petition FRA for Relief from “Hands-on” Periodic Refresher Training
In February 2019, Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations regarding refresher training for all NS craft personnel responsible for performing freight air brakes tests. Specifically, NS proposed to create a 3-D simulation using web-based software to satisfy
RRB Release – Self- service Options Available to RRB Customers
Members can request the following documents and get the following information online by visiting myRRB or by using the automated menus on the toll-free number (877-772-5772): • Letters verifying income and monthly benefits • Service and compensation statement • Replacement Medicare card • Duplicate tax statement (1099, 1099R) • General benefit information • RRB field
Speaker Pelosi Livestreams Support for the PRO Act
Standing with AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka and other labor leaders, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) live streamed support for the PRO Act. Click here to watch the video. The PRO Act (H.R. 2474), introduced in May by House Education and Labor Committee chairman Bobby Scott (D-Va.) and cosponsored by 215 Democrats and three
Spouse Eligibility Audit is Now in Progress Under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan
The spouse eligibility audit is now in progress under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan, which commenced on January 1, 2020. As of January 22, 2020 Railroad Enrollment Services has not received verification of eligibility for 68,935 spouses. Every married employee must verify that their existing spouse currently meets the eligibility requirements by
Coronavirus Outbreak General Information from Health Advocate
What to Know The developing news about the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak can be concerning. It’s important to remember that the risk to the general American public is still considered low by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recommended course of action is to follow information from the trusted sources listed below. This
Changes in TCU Executive Council and Legislative Department
William DeCarlo- Vice President and National Legislative Director William DeCarlo was elected by the TCU Executive Council to take the position of Vice-President and National Legislative Director effective Jan 1, 2020. “Billy” started his career as Station Cleaner on Long Island Rail Road in 1978.He worked as a Travel Info Clerk, Ticket Clerk, Ticket Agent/Block
WRITE IN: Tell Congress to Pass PRO Act
The House is likely to vote on the Protecting the Rights to Organize (PRO) Act.
We’re asking you to help us urge all House members to vote “yes” when it comes up for consideration.