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.
2015 RRB Financial Reports
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is required by law to submit annual financial reports and triennial actuarial valuations to Congress on the financial condition of the railroad retirement system, as well as annual financial reports on the railroad unemployment insurance system. These reports must also include recommendations for any financing changes which may be advisable
PRESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY BOARD 248 CONCLUDES ORAL HEARINGS
PEB 248 is now working on its Report after hearing testimony on the New Jersey Transit contract dispute from union and company witnesses at a four day hearing held July 27 through July 30 in Newark, New Jersey. The three member panel of arbitrators – Chairman Elizabeth Wesman, Barbara Deinhardt, and Ann Kenis – will
TCU Weighs In On Positive Train Control (PTC)
On Monday, July 27th, TCU National Vice President and Legislative Director Ron Kloos joined John Risch of the SMART Transportation Division in asking the U.S. Senate to support a revised deadline for rail carriers to implement Positive Train Control (PTC). The letter asks Senators not to allow a PTC extension to derail a potential long-term
Congress Punts on Surface Transportation Bill
As Congress heads home for the month of August they are again “kicking the can” – this time on the Surface Transportation (“Highway”) bill. While the Senate passed its version of the bill, the House of Representatives has refused to bring up the legislation before going on vacation. Now, instead of passing a 6-year authorization
TCU Carmen Division Reaches Agreement for Soo Line Railroad Employees
Canadian Pacific and the TCU Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) announced a tentative agreement has been reached covering the BRC represented employees on the Soo Line Railroad Company. The tentative agreement provides annual wage increases and enhanced job security, as well as increased flexibility for the company to meet its car repair demands. The new
TCU Carmen Division Opposes UP Petition to Increase Extended Haul Limits
The Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) recently petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from Federal railroad safety regulations regarding the movement of extended haul trains. In its petition, UP specifically requests that FRA allow the carrier to move several extended haul trains an additional 21 to 180 miles beyond the
TTD to Congress – VOTE AGAINST PARTISAN COMMERCE BILL
In a letter to Congress, the President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD), of which TCU is a member stated: “On behalf of the TTD , I write to express our opposition to S. 1732, the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015 and urge you to vote against it during markup.” “This is
RRB Releases – Unemployment and Sickness Benefits for Railroad Employees
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, which provides two kinds of benefits for qualified railroaders: unemployment benefits for those who become unemployed but are ready, willing and able to work; and sickness benefits for those who are unable to work because of sickness or injury. Sickness benefits are also payable
TTD Release – Partisan Commerce Committee Bill Should be Scrapped or Amended
Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), of which TCU is a member, issued a statement on the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015, introduced by Sen. John Thune (R-SD). President Wytkind said, “At a time when our country’s transportation infrastructure is failing and disenfranchised Americans are desperate for work,
State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws
Several state and local governments have been passing paid sick leave laws that may impact TCU members in those jurisdictions. For example, some of these laws require an employer in that jurisdiction to provide up to a certain number of days of paid sick leave, or that the employer allow employees to use accumulated sick