Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
Social Security Warns of Furloughs, Service Cuts if Congress Enacts Proposed Funding
Congress may force the Social Security Administration to cut back on services and furlough employees, according to the agency, which pointed to proposals in both the House and Senate to reduce its funding. Although not directly effecting Railroad Retirement, this is the thinking of Congressional members on retirement benefits and could paint a dim picture
Tampa and Winston Consolidation
On June 17, 2016, TCU Carmen Division General Vice President, Donald Grissom, presented to the members at Tampa and Winston, FL, the Consolidation Agreement when CSX consolidated these 2 locations. All active members will receive up to 5 years of protection at 100% of their TPA if continuing in service. Any member who was furloughed will received
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
Health & Welfare Cost‐Sharing Employee Contributions – National Agreement
Under terms of the 2011 National Agreement covering freight railroads, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014, the health & welfare employee cost?sharing contribution was $200 per month, from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. Effective July 1, 2012, the employee contribution was reduced to $198 per month and has remained frozen at
SMART pushes 2-man crew legislation
The SMART Transportation Division is pushing for new legislation to ensure that freight trains are operated by two-person crews, including a certified conductor and a certifief engineer. TCU/IAM supports this legislation (H.R. 1763, the Safe Freight Act) introduced by long-time defender and supporter of railroads and rail labor, Rep. Don Young (R-AK). You can tell
AAR releases ‘State of the Industry’ report
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) recently released their second ‘State of the Industry’ report, which includes new research from Towson University’s Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI). For the first time ever, there is data available that quantifies the economic impact that railroads have on the American economy and the American landscape. The new data
Local 5058 Union Meeting in Sanford, FL on Monday, July 18, 2016
Local 5058 Union Meeting in Sanford, FL on Monday, July 18, 2016. Left to RightDave Sanmoogan – NR Mike Miller – Eddie Simmons – Juan Molina – Herman Grasty
Carman with 38 Years on-the-job Retires
Tony “Bones” Morrison started his railroad career on April 17, 1978 at the Chesapeake Ohio Heavy Repair Shop located in Raceland, KY. Tony was elected to a Trustee position of LL 6344 in 1997. In 1999, he was appointed to the Local Protective Committee by former Local Chairman, Woody Lane, to assist in the lodge’s
New Benefit Year Begins July 1 for Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits
A recent release from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) states: A new benefit year under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act begins July 1, 2016. The maximum daily benefit rate payable for claims remains at $72 in the new benefit year. Benefits are normally paid for the number of days of unemployment or sickness over four
Obama Nominates Tom Kotarac to Chair Railroad Retirement Board
President Obama announced today the nomination of Thomas Kotarac to serve as Chair of the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Mr. Kotarac has been recently working as Deputy Director of Policy for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Prior to that he served as a Senior Aide to Senator Dick Durbin (IL) for eight years.