Drummac Workers are Fighting for a Living Wage

DID YOU KNOW? Amtrak contracts with a company called Drummac to safely load and unload vehicles from their auto trains. Add your email to join the cause and help these workers get the wages they deserve.

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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.

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2025 Fringe Benefits

Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2025 for Carmen and Clerks.

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NARP Release – House Rail Legislation Includes Reforms, Raises Key Questions

The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) reviewed the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 (PRRIA 2015) introduced by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, the NARP found many commonsense reforms but is concerned over the following issues: PRRIA Ignores Funding Question, Caps Capacity Improvements: PRRIA Fragments National Network PRRIA Shortchanges Equipment And

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TCU’s Legislative Department

The Legislative Department As National Legislative Director, National Vice President Ron Kloos oversees TCU’s legislative and political action programs. The Legislative Department’s challenge is to protect the gains our members have made over the years and to work for legislation to further improve conditions in the workplace and in society. Department staff work both at

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TCU Members Continue to Receive Settlements Under OSHA Whistleblower Protections

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), employers are not only responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees, they are prohibited from retaliating against employees who engage in protected whistleblower conduct such as raising safety concerns or reporting injuries and illness. OSHA continues to vigorously prosecute whistleblower violations, and

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RRB Release – Railroad Retirement Annuities and Pensions from Work Not Covered by Social Security or Railroad Retirement

Employee annuities paid under the Railroad Retirement Act are subject to dual benefit reductions when social security benefits are also payable, and they may be subject to reduction when certain public, non-profit or foreign pension payments are also due a retired employee. The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has released a questions and answers that describes

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