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.
TTD Releases Statement on Senate Amtrak Reauthorization Bill
Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), of which TCU is a member, issued a statement on the consideration of the Amtrak Reauthorization bill: “We applaud Senators Roger Wicker and Cory Booker for working in a bipartisan fashion to craft a sensible Amtrak Reauthorization bill that will be considered by the Commerce
Senate Markup of Transportation Bill Would Add Funding to Amtrak Next Year
The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a nearly $55.7 billion bill funding the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development for the next fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. The Senate version of the bill to fund transportation and housing programs would provide Amtrak with nearly $1.4 billion next year, much more than the amount
New Jersey Transit Coalition Press Release – Unions Released from Mediation
The National Mediation Board released from mediation the Unions representing the employees of New Jersey Transit (NJT). The unions, working together in the New Jersey Transit Rail Labor Coalition, immediately announced their intention to invoke a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB), which will make non-binding recommendations to settle the four-year-old contract dispute. The Coalition includes every
Railroad Retirement Spouse and Widow(er)s’ Annuities and Public Service Pensions
Railroad Retirement Act spouse and widow(er)s’ annuities (including divorced spouse, surviving divorced spouse and remarried widow(er)s’ annuities) are subject to reduction when social security benefits or dual railroad retirement annuities are also payable. Such railroad retirement benefits may also be reduced when a spouse or widow(er) is entitled to a public service pension unless certain
TCU Carmen Division Reaches Agreement with Union Tank Car Company
From Left to right; Local Chairman Chris Pierce, TCU National representative Carl Lakin, Local Representative Troy Meadows and Carmen Division General Vice President Don Grissom The BRC has reached an agreement with the Union Tank Car Company-UTLX on their new site, which will be adding 200 TCU jobs in Marion, OH. This Agreement, which was
TCU Local 626 Member Phil Martin Reaches 57 years of Service
Phil Martin of TCU Local 626 has reached 57 years of service with New Jersey Transit. Phil started work in 1955, at the age of 20, for the New York Central in Manhattan as a freight handler, moving freight between boxcars and highway trailers, and also off lighters onto the railroad’s Hudson River piers. In
Local 6069 4th Annual Picnic
“Transco” Local Lodge 6069’s 4th Annual Union Picnic was held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Platts Park in Oelwein, IA, and attended by BRC General Vice President, Don Grissom and Unit 600 Assistant National Representative, Bob Keppen. Group picture of the members and their families Left to right, ANR Bob Keppen, FST
David Arouca, Legislative Assistant
Since June, 2015, David Arouca has served as a Legislative Assistant in TCU’s Legislative Department’s headquarters in Rockville, MD. Dave brings deep experience in legislative and political affairs to TCU, from both on and off the Hill. Dave began his career in DC in the Office of Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and the House Democratic
June ARASA Amtrak General Chairman Meeting
LtoR — Joseph English, GC/5085; Cecil Simmons, GC/5087; Michael Lachica, GC/5058; David Young, GC/5088; Melody Querio-Wooten, GC/5093 and National Representative Michael Miller. General Chairman Sonny Sheltman/5092 was not able to attend the meeting.
National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust Releases Quarterly Update for April 2015
National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NRRIT) has released its quarterly update for the period ending March 31, 2015. Click here to view the update.