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.
Alaska Railroad and Amtrak Funding Take Important Steps Forward
Alaska Railroad and Other Transit Funding The Transportation Reauthorization Conference Committee has agreed on a surface transportation bill. The Conference Committee bill has passed by both Chambers of Congress and will be heading to the President to be signed, which is expected to happen soon. TCU supported the language that maintains FTA formula funds for
Important Changes to Your Benefits Under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan
Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan released important changes to the benefits under the plan. The release includes information on: Grandfathered Status In-Network Deductibles In-Network Benefits In-Network Out-Of-Pocket Maximum Emergency Room and Urgent Care Co-Pay Pharmacy and Prescription Services Deductible Information …. and many other important
TCU Local 6078 Union Meeting ~ Desoto Car Shop Visit
By invitation of local Chairmen Tracy Tennison, on June 18, 2012, TCU National President Robert A. Scardelletti, National Representative Daryl Burnett and Assistant National Representative Sergio Elizarraras attended. National President Scardelletti gave a comprehensive overview of how TCU was able to achieve such a solid new contract in the worst of economic times. He discussed the
AFL-CIO Pleased with Supreme Court Health Care Decision
In a recent release by AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka he stated his approval of the Supreme Court decision that upheld the Affordable Care Act: We are pleased and relieved that the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Today’s decision means that we can continue moving full speed ahead to implement
TCU Asks for Support of IAM Local 851 and IAM District 776 with Strike Assistance
TCU President Bob Scardelletti sent a letter to every TCU/IAM Local requesting support for the IAM members on strike at IAM Local 851 and IAM Local 776. In the letter President Scardelletti states, “Our IAM Brothers and Sisters in Local Lodges 776 and 851 are in need of our assistance. Members of Local Lodge 776
Send a Letter to Congress – Preserve Railroad Retirement
The recent attacks on Railroad Retirement in the provisions of the Ryan Budget needs to be strongly opposed. The Congressmen who voted for the Budget Resolution completely misunderstood how the Railroad Retirement system works, and disregarded the contributions of rail workers and retirees who fund the pension plan. Congress needs to know that Railroad Retirement
TTD Unions Send Joint Letter to Senator Boxer and Representative Mica
In a letter written to Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congressman John Mica (R-FL) the joint member unions of TTD, which includes TCU, responded to a recent statement from the Association of Independent Passenger Rail Operators (AIPRO). The letter from AIRPO argues that certain provisions in the Senate Rail Title of S.1813 are “extremely harmful
White House Issues a Veto Threat on Transportation Bill H.R. 5972
In a statement recently released by the White House, the passage of H.R.5972 would receive a veto vote from President Obama. The statement includes, The Administration is committed to working with the Congress to produce a long-term surface transportation reauthorization bill devoid of controversial policy riders, to put Americans to work building the Nation’s roads,
New Benefit Year Begins July 1 for Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits
A new benefit year under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act begins July 1, 2012. The maximum daily benefit rate payable for claims under this Act remains at $66 in the new benefit year. Benefits are normally paid for the number of days of unemployment or sickness over four in 14-day registration periods, so maximum benefits
TCU Sends Joint Letter to the Senate – Preserve Affordable Electricity and American Jobs
TCU sent a joint letter to the U.S. Senate urging support for S.J. Resolution 37, a Congressional Review Act resolution that would set aside and send back to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (UMACT) rule. The joint statement from TCU, UTU and the Association for American Railroads stated, “Freight