Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
TCU Retirees Attend Texas State Council of Machinists Meeting
Pictured; Retiree Club President – RONALD BRIDGES, VP – B.R. (Billy) DAY, Secretary/Treasurer – LaQuinta Palmer and Member Anthony Padilla TCU retirees Anthony Padilla and LaQuinta Palmer attend the Texas State Council of Machinists Retiree Club Meeting with LaQuinta Palmer being elected as Secretary Treasurer. The aim of this Council is to promote the interest
TCU Members Support IAM Caterpillar Members on Strike
Pictured – TCU National Representative Anthony Siriano “on the line” with IAM Members on Strike at Caterpillar TCU National Representative Anthony Siriano and Vice President of TCU Local 829 Brian Shanahan walked the line with IAM members on strike at Caterpillar in Joliet Il. This ongoing strike is still in need of support from all
Amtrak Members’ Cost Sharing Amount for Health and Welfare Announced
Amtrak Agreement covered employee health and welfare contributions (“cost sharing”) will be $189.53 per month, effective July 2012. The monthly employee contributions are set by Agreement at 15%, subject to specific caps, of Amtrak’s cost for providing employee health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D). The calculations indicate an increase of $7.91
United Supervisors Council Ratify Master Agreement
The United Supervisors Council, which consists of Yardmasters from TCU and UTU, ratified a new agreement based on the National Contract. The Agreement ratified by a redounding margin with 211 voting for the agreement and only 11 voting against. The contract details mirror the National Agreement. Board 555 General Chairman Brian O’Reilly stated, in a
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