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.
TCU allies secure key positions on STB Passenger Rail Committee
TCU-supported nominees were appointed to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC) on Thursday, March 28th. STB announced the PRAC in November 2023 to provide guidance and make recommendations to the Board on passenger rail issues across the country. The Committee’s goals are to improve efficiency on passenger rail routes, reduce disputes
Celebrating big wins on the court in Arkansas
TCU/IAM’s Local Lodge 6114 Local Chairman John Dancer’s son, Will Dancer, has recently had some huge accomplishments on the basketball court. On February 10, 2024, Will Dancer and his team won the 2024 Home School League Arkansas State Championship 16u Division. In addition to winning the Championship, Will was selected for the State All-Star Team.
With House GOP Stalling on Rail Safety, House Dems hold Roundtable
In the wake of the East Palestine derailment, and despite public outcry to pass legislation to improve rail safety nationwide, House Republican leadership has so far refused to even hold a hearing, let alone put forward legislation. Last week, House Democrats took matters into their own hands by holding a Rail Safety Roundtable featuring workers
Sec. Buttigieg responds to latest AAR mischaracterizations, highlights disconnect between industry and regulator
In a response to letter from the Association of American Railroads (AAR), Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reiterated his major concerns regarding the downward trajectory of safety in the freight rail industry. In the letter, Secretary Buttigieg stated, “The major freight railroads are widely and increasingly regarded as being obsessed with quarterly profits and
“This is why we fight.” NP Maratea applauds Senate committee advancing REEF Act.
On Wednesday, March 6th, the Senate Budget Committee passed the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act out of committee. The bill, which passed the committee with unanimous bipartisan support, would remove railroad retirement benefits from budget sequestration. In the Budget Control Act of 2011, a 5.7% cut was mandated for railroad retirement unemployment and
TCU Unit 167 Congratulates Tom Suozzi on Special Election Victory
The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) congratulates Congressman-elect Tom Suozzi on winning the special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, February 13th. A longtime supporter of rail labor, Tom Suozzi has specifically supported TCU Unit 167 members throughout his career. TCU Unit 167 represents various crafts at Long Island Railroad (LIRR), Metro North,
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TCU/IAM LOCAL LODGE 2508 CREATES NEW WOMEN’S COMMITTEE IN THE LA AREA
TCU/IAM Local Lodge 2508 member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Alexandra Villarreal, founded a Women’s Committee specifically for On-Board Amtrak workers in the LA area and is giving back to the community. “I wanted to create a Women’s Committee because there’s never been anything like it [locally] in my 24 years of service.
TCU endorses Rep. Tom Suozzi for NY-03, longtime ally of LIRR workers
Transportation Communications Union National President Arthur Maratea formally endorsed former Representative Tom Suozzi for the open seat in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. The special election will be held on February 13th, 2024. In the letter, President Maratea referenced former Rep. Suozzi’s prior support of TCU members on Long Island Railroad, specifically the former Congressman’s efforts
TCU’S FIERCE PARTICIPATES IN ‘ADOPT A FAMILY’ DURING THE 2023 HOLIDAY SEASON
TCU’s FIERCE (Female Initiative for Education, Real Change and Equality) Committee members and National Representative and Education Committeeperson Katrina Coleman participated in ‘Adopt A Family’ in the Philadelphia area this holiday season. Committee members collected gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to make the family’s holiday memorable and bright, and NR Coleman hand-delivered