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.
CNN op-ed: Amtrak funding tops list of infrastructure needs
As America awaits a long-overdue infrastructure plan from President Trump, one opinion writer highlighted a few of America’s greatest infrastructure needs on CNN. Kate Ascher, a principal at BuroHappold Engineering, listed a number of items on which our country should focus, but first on her list was providing adequate funding for Amtrak’s interstate and long-distance rail.
NATIONAL AGREEMENT UPDATE
For the National Agreement covering freight railroads (not Amtrak), there is still time to vote. Any member who has not received a ballot for any reason, can obtain one via TCUTA@tcunion.org. A ballot will be emailed directly back to you. Since time is getting short, members may email their ballots to TCUTA@tcunion.org. Thousands of dollars
Rail Labor Welcomes Senator Doug Jones
On Wednesday, labor unions joined together to host a reception in honor of newly-elected Senator Doug Jones of Alabama. Sen. Jones won a hotly contested special election in December over controversial candidate Roy Moore. He now takes over the seat once held by current Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Rail labor – including TCU – invested
National Agreement Update
On December 27, 2017 a comprehensive ratification package was mailed to all TCU Carmen and Clerical members under the National Agreement. Ballots were mailed to the addresses of record. Members not receiving a ballot for any reason may request one by contacting TCUTA@tcunion.org. Questions on the Agreement can also be sent to TCUTA@tcunion.org. For each
RRB Annuitants May Need to Increase Tax Withholding at Age 62
Certain portions of a railroad retirement annuity are treated differently for Federal income tax purposes. A recent release from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) explains these differences and address the importance of individuals establishing accurate tax withholding from their annuities. Certain beneficiaries, including those retiring at age 60 with at least 30 years of service,
Transportation Dems prod Trump Admin on PTC (UPDATE)
UPDATE (1/3/17): DOT Secretary Chao sent letters to the respective leaders of the nation’s railroads asking them to increase the pace at which they are installing PTC. Click HERE to read the letters. Last Thursday, two top Democrats from the Transportation Committee and the Railroads Subcommittee chided both the rail industry as well as the
National Negotiations Update
All TCU Members Under the National Agreement: IT’S IN THE MAIL Today the National Agreement ratification package is in the mail to every TCU member under the National Agreement. Ballots must be returned to TCU by January 22, 2018. Please review all the material provided and VOTE.
National Negotiations Update
All TCU Members Under the National Agreement: A comprehensive ratification packet will be in the mail on December 27 to each TCU member under the National Agreement. Several days thereafter it will be published on the TCU website. For all members a special email address TCUTA@tcunion.org has been established to answer questions. Sisters and Brothers,
CSX Announces Death of CEO E. Hunter Harrison
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – December 16, 2017 – CSX Corporation issued the following statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce that E. Hunter Harrison, President and Chief Executive Officer of CSX, died today in Wellington, Fla., due to unexpectedly severe complications from a recent illness. The entire CSX family mourns this loss. On behalf
Final CBG Union Ratifies National Agreement
Members of the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers, SEIU (NCFO) have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the National Carrier’s Conference Committee (NCCC), the bargaining agent for the nation’s major railroads. The Agreement was reached as a result of the NCFO’s participation with five other unions in the Coordinated Bargaining Group CBG. Click