DID YOU KNOW? Amtrak contracts with a company called Drummac to safely load and unload vehicles from their auto trains. Add your email to join the cause and help these workers get the wages they deserve.
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.
Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2025 for Carmen and Clerks.
On February 11th, Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote to Amtrak Board Chairman Anthony Coscia urging him to find the absolute best candidate to replace outgoing Amtrak CEO Joseph Boardman: …With the announcement of Boardman’s retirement, it is important that the Board of Directors makes certain that his successor possesses a deep
On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, the New York Times’ Editorial Board has endorsed Hillary Clinton for President: Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Nomination By THE EDITORIAL BOARD JAN. 30, 2016 For the past painful year, the Republican presidential contenders have been bombarding Americans with empty propaganda slogans and competing, bizarrely, to present themselves
A recent release from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) explains how the Medicare program works for Railroad retirees. The Medicare program covers railroad workers just like workers under social security. Railroad retirement payroll taxes include a Medicare hospital insurance tax just like social security payroll taxes. Though you’re paying into the Medicare program during your
Activist-investor Bill Ackman (left) and Canadian Pacific CEO Hunter Harrison (right) Canadian Pacific (CP) is officially ceasing efforts to merge with Norfolk Southern (NS) for the moment, citing the growing political pressure and to await a response from the Department of Justice regarding a letter they sent in mid-January. Some believe CP is trying to
As some TCU members might know firsthand, H-1B visas are killing American jobs. What are H-1B visas? Here’s a quick background… H-1B visas are essentially temporary work permits for foreigners. They are intended to allow U.S. companies to bring in workers from other countries if they cannot find American citizens to fill those positions. These
Union Is Here visit made by NR Miller with the ARASA 5093 Amtrak members in New Orleans/OBS ARASA members left to right : James McDaniels, James Trembley, NR Mike Miller, General Chairperson/5093 Melody Querio, Rachel Lagarde and JC Collins.
Left to Right Joe English/General Chairman 5085, Rogue Norman, Rita Claborne, Jerry Nee, Mike Miller, Gary Vogel
Canadian Pacific (CP) CEO Hunter Harrison has faced a wall of opposition ever since announcing his intention to merge his company with Norfolk Southern (NS) last November. And that wall includes NS itself. On Dec. 7th, NS released a “white paper” that outlined the various reasons why a merger would be unwise, including the viability
Presidential Emergency Board 249 has selected the Coalition Unions’ final offer in its entirety as the “most reasonable” in its January 11, 2016 recommendation to settle negotiations on New Jersey Transit. The three member neutral panel was appointed by President Obama because of their experience and expertise. In their 34 page Report, the PEB reviewed
