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.
Remembered – Bob Pirillo
Bob Pirillo passed away on October 7, 2015. Bob worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and then at Transco Railcar in Oelwein, IA for 27 years. Bob served as the Local President and Local Chairman of Lodge 6069. Brother Pirillo was instrumental in maintaining membership, handling grievances and assisting with contract negotiations. He was a
TCU Supports House Bill to Extend PTC Deadline
The Transportation Communications Union/IAM applauds the bipartisan efforts of House Transportation & Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-IL) and Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR) in introducing an extension of the deadline to install Positive Train Control (PTC) on our nation’s railways. Their proposed legislation contrasts with the Senate’s proposal by including reporting requirements and an enforceable
Retired IAM GST Roach to Lead the Alliance for Retired Americans
Retired IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr., will be the new President of the Alliance for Retired Americans, a national organization that advocates for the rights and well-being of more than 4.4 million retirees and their families. READ: Alliance for Retired Americans Elects Two New Leaders “I am honored and excited to be joining the
RRB Releases – Private Rail Pension May Reduce Supplemental Annuities
Railroad retirement beneficiaries are reminded that receipt of a private railroad pension may reduce the amount of a supplemental annuity payable by the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). RRB has released a questions and answers to provide information on this subject, as well as how distributions from a 401(k) plan affect supplemental annuities, and whether railroad
Extend the PTC Deadline
In the aftermath of recent incidents on our nation’s railways – including the deadly derailment of the Amtrak Northeast Regional outside Philadelphia – lawmakers and the general public have been pushing for increased safety. Front-and-center in this debate has been the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems to our nation’s railroads. In 2008, Congress
TCU Opposes Weight Limit Increases for Trucks
On September 14, National President Bob Scardelletti wrote a letter to all members of the House of Representatives opposing any increase in weight limitations for trucks. An increase would unfairly and unnecessarily threaten the freight railroad industry and our members who help run the nation’s most efficient, cost-effective, and greenest mode of transportation. Read National
New Yard Opens Up on CSX
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NRRIT Releases Quarterly Update for July 2015
National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NRRIT) has released its quarterly update for the period ending June 30, 2015. Click here to view the update.
Chicago District Council Holds Annual Golf Outing
The Chicago District Council hosted its first annual Golf Outing on a very hot and humid day on July 18, 2015 at Silver Lakes Country Club, Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The Golf outing was organized as a social event; a way of simply coming together for a round of golf, with prizes
Online Railroad Health and Welfare Tools Available to TCU Members
All TCU/IAM members should be aware of the online health and welfare tools and resources available to them at the Your Track to Health website. The website was specifically developed as a joint venture between Rail Labor and Rail Management, with support from the various Plan insurance vendors, to familiarize members covered under the Railroad