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.

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President Maratea Hits-The-Road, Meeting with Clerks and Carmen on Amtrak, BNSF, TTX, Indiana Harbor Belt and South Shore Freight

President Maratea said, “I am pleased to meet the members working on the job, I am so proud of the work they do every day. It is critical for me to see for myself what our members do and what they deal with on the property.”

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2024 Fringe Benefits

Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2024 for Carmen and Clerks.

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Union Plus Scholarships and College Educational Programs

The Union Plus Scholarship Program application for courses beginning in the Fall of 2024 is now available at unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships. The Program awards annual scholarships to eligible union members, current and retired, their spouses, and dependent children. The recipients are chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, personal character, financial need, and commitment to organized labor values.

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Bloomberg Government – Railroads, Unions Form Rare Alliance Over Sickness Benefit Cuts

A recent article published in Bloomberg Government By Lillianna Byington and Diego Areas Munhoz Nearly 6% cut to some railroader benefits hits post-pandemic Congress faces tough path despite bipartisan support CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION Stop Cuts to Railroad Workers’ Benefits by Supporting the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act A recent cut in

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Q&A: Applying for a Railroad Retirement Annuity

Railroad employees considering retirement should familiarize themselves with the Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) annuity application process. Being prepared can prevent needless delays and ensure that railroad retirement annuity payments begin as soon as possible after retirement. Click here to read the questions and answers that describe the annuity application process for railroad employees and their

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House GOP Budget is Devastating for Rail Workers, Retirees & Service

The proposed funding levels from House Republican lawmakers would be completely devastating to railroad workers, rail safety, and railroad retirees. The bills propose to gut Amtrak and transit agencies, as well as the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), among others.   “These proposed funding levels are a slap in the face to railroaders – there’s no

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TCU LEADERS ATTEND 2023 IAM LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE & LOBBY CONGRESS

Last week (June 19-21), TCU/IAM leaders from across the country came to Washington, DC, to attend the 2023 Machinists Legislative Conference. Attendees heard from various members of Congress including Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and many others.  TCU National Legislative Director David Arouca addressed the conference to

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