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.
TCU Workers at Disney Rally for Better Contract
Click image above to watch the video. Thousands of Disney union workers, many from TCU, rallied and marched together as contract negotiations with the company continue. Workers are bargaining over a new compensation package that includes more money and better benefits. Those participating in the march were members from TCU and UNITE HERE. Click here to watch
TTD – Senate THUD Appropriations Bill is a Solid Step Forward
Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) of which TCU is a member, recently commented on the pending markup of the THUD Appropriations bill before the Senate Appropriations Committee: “The Senate transportation funding bill is a solid step forward in meeting our immediate transportation needs and ensuring that we don’t weaken the
CDL Drivers Must Have Physicals Performed by Certified medical Examiners
As of May 21st, bus (and truck) drivers must have their USDOT physicals performed by a medical examiner who is listed on the new National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. This change will also affect school bus drivers who are required by their state to obtain medical certification. Current medical certificates held by CDL holders will
Long Island Presidential Emergency Board Recommends Unions’ Final Offer
May 20, 2014 — Presidential Emergency Board No. 245 ruled today that “that the Unions’ final offer is the most reasonable” in the four year old bargaining dispute between TCU and its allied unions and the Long Island Rail Road.? The PEB Report sets in motion a final sixty day cooling off period. If
President Scardelletti Authorizes Strike on Long Island Railroad if Agreement is not Made by July 20th
Since early 2010, TCU has been trying to negotiate an agreement with the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) without success. Over the last four years, LIRR remained steadfast in its insistence that all of its unions, including the TCU, accede to unusually harsh and unrealistic contract demands, including three years of “net zero” wage increases. After
RRB Releases Strategic Plan for 2014 thru 2018
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) recently released a Strategic Plan, for the years 2014 through 2018. The RRB has a long and distinguished history of excellent customer service, and this plan continues that tradition by calling for the attainment and maintenance of high levels of accuracy and timeliness in paying retirement, survivor, unemployment and sickness
RRB Releases Questions and Answers on Working After Retirement
Retirees, and those planning retirement, should be aware of the railroad retirement laws governing benefit payments to annuitants who work after retirement. The questions and answers release, describe these railroad retirement work restrictions and earnings limitations on post-retirement employment, and how these rules can affect retirees engaging in self-employment. To protect the integrity of its
Presidential Emergency Board 245 Named for Unions and Long Island Railroad
President Barack Obama created Presidential Emergency Board 245 in an effort to resolve an impasse over contract negotiations between the Long Island Rail Road Co. (LIRR) and a coalition of unions. The coalition consists of TCU, SMART (UTU and SMWIA) and the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers/SEIU. The second PEB put in place averts
TCU/IAM Clerks, Carmen, and Supervisors have Invoked Mediation on New Jersey Transit
In letters to the National Mediation Board (NMB) three crafts on TCU have invoked mediation to settle the ongoing labor dispute with NewJersey Transit. This invocation constitutes further efforts on the part of TCU to settle an existing dispute between New Jersey Transit and the three crafts of TCU/IAM, which are unable to settle disputes
Long Island Rail Road Union Coalition and TWU Local 100 Present Their Case To New York Elected Officials and Media As July Strike Looms
TCU/IAM National Vice-President and Assistant to the President Joel Parker addresses the press. TCU-IAM and its Long Island Rail Road coalition partners — SMART, IAM, and NCFO-SEIU – held a historic solidarity political and press briefing with TWU Local 100 at the latter’s New York City headquarters on Friday, March 21. Leaders from TCU-IAM, SMART