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.
National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust Releases Quarterly Update Ending September 30
The National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NRRIT) has released its quarterly update for the period ending September 30, 2012 . Click here to view the update.
TCU Releases 2012 Election Endorsements for Every State
THE STAKES HAVE NEVER BEEN HIGHER!AMTRAK, COMMUTER RAIL, RAILROAD RETIREMENT, MEDICARE, SOCIAL SECURITY ALL HANG IN THE BALANCE! This November railroad workers, retirees and our families will face one of the clearest choices in history. Not only the Presidential race but local races as well could have a great impact on every TCU members’ life. On
Railroad Retirement Benefits and Earnings Limits to Increase in 2013
Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, are scheduled to increase in January 2013 on the basis of the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2011 to the corresponding period of the current year. Cost-of-living increases are calculated in both the tier I and tier II benefits included
Credit for Military Service Under the Railroad Retirement Act
Many railroad employees have at some time served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Under certain conditions, their military service may be credited as rail service under the Railroad Retirement Act. Click here to read the Q&A release from the RRB.
Attention!! Open Enrollment Has Begun for Certain Freight Railroad Members
The Open Enrollment process has started! Please go to the Railroad Information Depot site at www.rrinfodepot.com to log into the on-line enrollment system. Just click on the Railroad Enrollment Services icon in the lower left portion of the home page to connect to the on-line enrollment system. Log-in instructions were included in the enrollment materials you recently
A New Benefit Available for Certain Freight Railroad Members – Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
A new Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan will be available to certain freight railroad employees for the plan year beginning January 1, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013. Click here to read the informational flyer from United Health Care.
lAM Convention Delegates Endorse Obama, Biden
IAM Delegates meeting in Toronto, ON, for the 38th Grand Lodge Convention voted overwhelmingly to formally endorse Barack Obama and Joe Biden for a second term as President and Vice President of the United States. IAM Grand Lodge Conventions are scheduled in part to coincide with U.S. presidential elections and to give delegates an opportunity to
IAM Local Lodge 1943 Member Introduces President Obama in Cincinnati OH
IAM Local 1947 Vice President Andrew Hounshell (left) was chosen to introduce President Barack Obama at a campaign rally in Cincinnati, OH, where the President vowed to protect U.S. auto and steel workers from unfair duties levied by China on American-made cars. IAM Local 1943 Vice President Andrew Hounshell admitted he was stunned to receive
Canadian National Clerical Contract Ratified
TCU/IAM clerical workers overwhelmingly ratified a new contract by an 86% margin. Vice President Tom Truhler and National Representative Anthony Siriano were the lead negotiators for this Agreement that covers clerks on Canadian National, Wisconsin Central Railroad, Grand Trunk Western Railway, Illinois Central Railroad Company, and Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad. Workers under the Agreement
Republicans Adopt Platform Aimed to Eliminate Labor and Collective Bargaining
At the recent 2012 GOP Convention a platform was adopted with the obvious purpose to eliminate labor and undermine collective bargaining. The proposed platform would attempt to eliminate the NLRB voting rules for fair union elections and enact a national right to work law. Other direct attacks on labor written into the program would seek