Since June, 2015, David Arouca has served as a Legislative Assistant in TCU’s Legislative Department’s headquarters in Rockville, MD. Dave brings deep experience in legislative and political affairs to TCU, from both on and off the Hill. Dave began his career in DC in the Office of Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and the House Democratic
LtoR — Joseph English, GC/5085; Cecil Simmons, GC/5087; Michael Lachica, GC/5058; David Young, GC/5088; Melody Querio-Wooten, GC/5093 and National Representative Michael Miller. General Chairman Sonny Sheltman/5092 was not able to attend the meeting.
National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NRRIT) has released its quarterly update for the period ending March 31, 2015. Click here to view the update.
Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), of which TCU is a member, issued a statement in advance of a House vote on a short-term extension of expiring highway and transit investment programs: “TTD urges a YES vote on H.R. 2353, a short-term extension of expiring highway/transit programs that will keep pressure on
Left to right. JC Collins, Eric Lawrence , Sue Campbell , NR Mike Miller, Melody Querio, Gary Young.
Congress Must Focus on Completing Long-Term Bill Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), of which TCU is a member, issued a statement regarding ongoing deliberations by lawmakers over passing legislation to extend expiring federal highway and transit programs: “Years of congressional inaction on a long-term surface transportation bill has harmed our economy.
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail. The final rule, developed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), focuses on safety improvements that are designed to prevent accidents, mitigate consequences in the event of an accident, and
Railroad employees who are planning to retire should be aware of what steps to take and what documents are required when applying for an annuity from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Being prepared can prevent needless delays and ensure that payments from the RRB begin as soon as possible after retirement. Click here to read
The TCU Constitution/By-Laws as revised by the 2014 TCU National Convention, is available here. TCU makes its Constitution/By-Laws of the National Union available to members either by downloading it by clicking the link above or, to get a bound version, members should send a written request to National Secretary-Treasurer R.C. Oathout at TCU, 3 Research
