giffordk@TCUnion.org – Page 19

CSX Petitions FRA to Post Monthly Listings of Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities on Web Portal

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 12, 2020Carmen Division, TCU Blog

CSX has recently petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for waiver from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 225, Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification, and Investigations. Specifically, CSX requests a waiver from 49 CFR 225.25(h), which requires, in part, that monthly listings of employee reportable injuries, occupational illnesses, and

September 11 – TCU Will Never Forget

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 11, 2020Local News, TCU Blog

TCU Honors and Remembers the members that perished in the attacks on September 11, 2001. James W. Barbella Edward Calderon Rocco Medaglia Eugene Raggio Edward T. Strauss These members and their families will never be forgotten.

TCU President Maratea Testified Before House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 9, 2020Legislative Outlook, TCU Blog

TCU National President Artie Maratea testified before the House Railroads, Pipelines & HazMat Subcommittee to discuss Amtrak’s Response to COVID-19. He spoke regarding the ongoing challenges TCU members face on the job and the dire need for adequate funding to provide the much-needed employee protections. “I’m here on behalf of Amtrak workers to urge Congress

TCU President Arthur P. Maratea Will Testify Before Congress Tomorrow

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 8, 2020Legislative Outlook, TCU Blog

TCU National President Artie Maratea is expected to testify tomorrow, September 9th before the House Railroads, Pipelines & HazMat Subcommittee to discuss Amtrak’s Response to COVID-19. President Maratea will testify regarding the ongoing challenges TCU members face on the job and the dire need for adequate funding to provide the much needed employee protections. The

Railroad Retirement Board Release Regarding Unemployment and Sickness Benefits Payable Under the Railroad Retirement Insurance Act (RUIA)

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 4, 2020Member Benefits, TCU Blog

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) released a questions and answers that describes unemployment and sickness benefits payable under the Railroad Retirement Insurance Act (RUIA), their eligibility requirements, and how to claim them. In addition, it details how the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, affects the RRB’s administration of benefits under

Amtrak Announces Mass Furloughs on Oct. 1st – Unless Congress Acts

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 2, 2020Legislative Outlook, TCU Blogamtrak, Amtrak jobs, Amtrak Long-Distance, COVID-19, railroad jobs, TCU/IAM

Amtrak announced yesterday that it plans to furlough 1,950 union represented employees beginning October 1st. A stalemate on Capitol Hill continues for the next coronavirus relief package. Democrats in the House have already passed multiple bills to avert economic catastrophe, including $10 billion for Amtrak, but Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell continues to prevent

FIFTH CIRCUIT VACATES INJUNCTION IN SMART-TD CREW-CONSIST CASE

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 1, 2020Legislative Outlook, TCU Blog

On August 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued its decision in BNSF et al v. SMART-TD (Case No. 20-10162) concerning crew consist. The decision vacated an injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and is a long-awaited victory for the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail

A Letter to TCU Membership from National President Maratea

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 28, 2020Local News, TCU Blog

In a recent letter to the TCU membership, National President Maratea lays out the changes he has implemented and the work plans he sees ahead of this Union. In the letter: Dear Brothers and Sisters: As you may already know, the TCU/IAM Executive Council unanimously elected me to succeed Robert Scardelletti as National President of

August 25, 1925 – A. Philip Randolph Organizes the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 25, 2020Local News, TCU Blog

95 years ago today, A. Philip Randolph organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters became the first African-American Union to win a national contract in the United States and receive a charter with the American Federation of Labor (AFL). In an epic struggle, the Porters fought the bitterly antiunion

IAM Requests Veterans to Fill out Contact Information Form

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 21, 2020Local News, TCU Blog

The IAM recognizes this is a stressful time for many IAM Veterans due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The IAM Employee Assistance and Addiction Services Program stands ready to assist Veterans and their families during this tough period. IAM is asking all veterans to fill out the contact information form online, so that the IAM

Author Archives: giffordk@TCUnion.org