Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
TTD Release – Two Qualified Crewmembers are Needed on All Freight Trains
In a recent release from the Transportation Trades Department AFL/CIO (TTD) of which TCU is a member: Our federal government recently prioritized the profits of the freight rail industry over safety by refusing to set standards for crew train size. The same agency — the federal railroad administration — also declared state laws that do
Health Advocate Online – TCU/IAM Members can Enter to Win a Fitbit
As part of the last National Agreement, Health Advocate services were implemented to offer members assistance when an issue of balance billing arises; answer questions about the right medical treatment; assisting with coordinating medical care, or answering general benefit questions. As an incentive for accessing Health Advocate online, eligible members can enter to win a
RRB Issues Statements of Service
Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a Certificate of Service Months and Compensation (Form BA-6) for every railroad employee with creditable railroad compensation in the previous calendar year. The RRB will mail the forms to employees during the first half of June. While every effort has been made to maintain current addresses
TCU & IAM District 19 safety survey on “Precision Scheduled Railroading”
Today, TCU and the IAM’s District 19 are announcing the rollout of a survey tool for union members to tell their stories with regards to the safety impacts of “Precision Scheduled Railroading” (PSR), the Class 1’s new operating model. The goal of this survey is to collect data and information on unsafe practices being deployed,
TCU Renews Support for United Way and Guide Dogs of America
TCU/IAM is renewing support for the United Way and Guide Dogs of America. TCU/IAM members are passionately committed to building stronger, healthier communities. TCU/IAM is proud to partner with these two great causes in this work. United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good:
RRB Release – Medicare for Railroad Families
The Federal Medicare program provides hospital and medical insurance protection for railroad retirement annuitants and their families, just as it does for social security beneficiaries. Medicare has the following parts: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) helps pay for inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (following a hospital stay), some home health care services,
FRA’s Decision on Crew Size Undermines Rail Safety
Washington, DC – Larry Willis, president of the Transportation Trades Department, of which TCU is a member, AFL-CIO (TTD), issued a statement in response to the Federal Railroad Administration’s decision not to regulate crew size and to preempt current state laws that require two-person crews: “The FRA’s announcement that it will pull back a proposed
TTD Release – Trump Missed Opportunity to Show Visionary Leadership on Infrastructure
Larry Willis, President of the Transportation Trades Department, of which TCU is a member, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement in response to today’s failed infrastructure meeting between President Trump and Congressional leaders: “President Trump sidestepped a critical opportunity to show the visionary leadership needed to rebuild this country and secure America’s standing as a global,
TCU/IAM Local 626 Member Set to Graduate Using Free College Benefit
TCU/IAM Local 626 member Janice Scott is living the American dream. She used the benefits provided by the union to obtain an Associates Degree in Business Management from Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC). She will graduate from EGCC this weekend. Because of her union contract she was able to attend college and earn a degree
TCU Workers on Amtrak Receive Congressional Pins and Awards for Outstanding Service
In a recent event at the Amtrak Wilmington Station Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-DE) presented Congressional pins and certificates for the outstanding service provided to Amtrak customers. The pins and awards were presented to: Customer Service Representative/Ticket Agent Timothy Bazemore Lead Customer Service Representative/Ticket Agent, Sheadana Patterson Baggage man Carlos Perez Red Cap, Keith Lewis Customer