The Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program is funded by a federal grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to provide hazmat training to rail workers. This five-day hazmat training course will provide rail workers the essential knowledge, skills, and response actions in the case of an unintentional release. These tools will
TCU/IAM and its Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division, together, are in the process of preparing our National Freight Section 6 Notices to be served in November on the national rail carriers for the bargaining round beginning January 1, 2020. “We are anticipating a very difficult round of bargaining, given that we have both a Republican President
Larry Willis, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), of which TCU is a member issued a statement in response to the National Mediation Board (NMB) releasing a final rule specifically designed to make it easier to decertify unions in the rail and aviation sectors: “The NMB’s rule is an attempt by government officials
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Anthony Salvato, son of Tony Salvato President of Local 1402, was selected to throw out the first pitch at the Philadelphia Phillies game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Anthony was selected by the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter for starting the team “Pop’s Paisans” in honor of his grandfather, Anthony
The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted to repeal a tax on high-cost health insurance plans under Obamacare known as the “Cadillac tax.” The 419-6 vote is a signal of bipartisan unity against a key provision of the Affordable Care Act. The 40% tax on high-cost plans is meant to help subsidize other plans under
A group of unions, including TCU are suing BNSF Railway, alleging its practices for requiring medical documentation violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. The unions filed their complaint June 28 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago. The unions include: the American Train Dispatchers Association; Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and
New Jersey Transit Labor coalition with Governor New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill that would stop New Jersey Transit from escaping rail worker lawsuits under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). Gov. Murphy signed the bill, S. 3164, into law on June 26 to restore worker protections for employees of NJ
During Local Lodge T6508 Waycross, GA Union meeting on June 10, 2019, TCU Carmen Division Assistant General President, Donald Grissom, along with National Representative, Jason Cox, presented Brother Douglas Cobbs the 2019 IAM Scholarship Award from International President, Martinez. Brother Cobbs will be attending Coastal Pines Technical College in Waycross, GA, and will be majoring in
In a recent release from the Transportation Trades Department AFL/CIO (TTD) of which TCU is a member: Our federal government recently prioritized the profits of the freight rail industry over safety by refusing to set standards for crew train size. The same agency — the federal railroad administration — also declared state laws that do
As part of the last National Agreement, Health Advocate services were implemented to offer members assistance when an issue of balance billing arises; answer questions about the right medical treatment; assisting with coordinating medical care, or answering general benefit questions. As an incentive for accessing Health Advocate online, eligible members can enter to win a
