Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
RRB Release – Dual Benefit Payments
The payment of a railroad retirement annuity can be affected by entitlement to social security benefits, as well as certain other government benefits. Such dual entitlement, if not reported to the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), can result in benefit overpayments which have to be repaid, sometimes with interest and penalties. The RRB has released a
AFL-CIO endorses Hillary Clinton for President
Earlier today, Hillary Clinton joined via phone to accept the endorsement from the AFL-CIO Executive Council. In her acceptance she reaffirmed her pledge to fight for working people, raise wages, invest in America, improve retirement security, and to defend the right to collectively bargain. With the endorsement of the AFL-CIO, Hillary Clinton has the
TCU Carmen Division Members Building Train Cars that Fight Fires in the Northwest
In 2014 and 2015, fires that spread to roughly 300,000 acres in north-central Washington broke previously held records for that state. The blaze in 2014 destroyed several communities and caused trestle and track damage to short line Cascade & Columbia River Railroad. Other fires have led to closures of BNSF and Union Pacific main lines
Lodge Updates and Information
Local Unit Meeting Minutes Other Information 5001 Minutes(02/27/07) 5004 5041 Website Minutes (01/18/06) 5045 New Jersey Transit M/W (1) Agreement 7-1-04 to 6-30-08 New Jersey Transit M/W (2) Agreement ext. 7-1-08 to 6-30-09 5050 Amtrak MofE Travel Agreement (9/1/2010) UP Agreement (5/21/10) UP (FE) Agreement (9/24/07) UP (SP-WL) Agreement (9/24/07) UP Agreement re Supplemental
ITC moves forward on U.S. Steel trade complaint
TCU is pleased that the International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided to move ahead with a Sec. 337 trade complaint filed by the U.S. Steel Corporation. The complaint alleges unfair and illegal trade practices by Chinese steel companies whose actions have contributed to the closing and/or shuttering of steel facilities and the loss of thousands
TCU Members Lobby Congress
TCU Leaders Lobby Congress (clockwise from top left: Mitch Canter, Susan Harmon, Larry Jones, Greg Kocialski, Mark Taylor, Ron Kloos, Dennis Proulx, Bill Kelaher, Charles Jackson, Sal Rodriguez, Stephanie Reavis, Maggie Canter, Kevin O’Connell, Vernon Dove, Jeremy Fitzgerald) As part of the Machinists Legislative Conference, TCU leaders and representatives went to the Hill to lobby
TCU/IAM Carmen Division Files Comment Requesting that FRA Deny the AAR’s Petition for Waiver to Discontinue Brake Tests on Trains in the Powder River Basin
The Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division, TCU/IAM (BRC) requested that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) deny the Association of American Railroads (AAR) request to allow the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) in the Powder River Basin to discontinue performing brake tests on designated trains due to the use of wayside detection technology. This is the third time
Railroad Retirement Age Reductions
In a recent release from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), Railroad retirement benefits are subject to reduction if an employee with less than 30 years of service retires before attaining full retirement age. While employees with less than 30 years of service may still retire at age 62, the age at which full retirement benefits
TCU Local 5101 Holds Comprehensive Training Course
Thirty-three officers and representatives of ARASA Lodge 5101 attended a comprehensive training course on April 12-14 in Arlington, Texas. All participants work for Union Pacific Railroad. Lodge 5101 has over 2,300 members, spread over 23 states, with 686 separate work locations. TCU/IAM Industry Relations Department staff conducted the 3-day course; Directors Allison Parker and Michele
Fallen IAM Members Mourned on Workers’ Memorial Day
A rose sits on a newly laid brick in honor of fallen TCU-IAM Local 5092 member Peter Adamovich, a 34-year Amtrak employee who was killed on the job while trying to save a colleague. IAM International President Bob Martinez speaks offers condolences and a promise to continue to fight for safer workplaces at the IAM