3rd District Congressman Nick Rahall and 1st District Congressman David McKinley of West Virginia have introduced a bill to stop a new rule, proposed by the EPA, that would set caps on carbon emissions from existing coal fired power plants. Rahall and McKinley’s bill (H.R. 4813), which already has 73 cosponsors, would terminate the new
In a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Edward Wytkind President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) of which TCU is a member, urged all members of the House to vote NO on an amendment offered by Representative Denham to the pending FY 15 T-HUD bill (H.R. 4745). This amendment would
TCU Members on Providence and Worcester Railroad overwhelmingly ratified the new agreement by an %84 margin. The new agreement includes: • 24% over 8 years compounded• For the First ever, time and a half on relief days• Members hired after 2000 will get 2 additional sick days a year.• Flex time for clerks• Personal &
In the statement released June 6th by TCU President Bob Scardelletti: “The proposed rule issued on June 2, 2014, by the Environmental Protection Agency could have a profound affect for U.S. Workers who rely on coal for their livelihoods. The new rule left in its current form will lead to job losses for scores of
Click image above to watch the video. Thousands of Disney union workers, many from TCU, rallied and marched together as contract negotiations with the company continue. Workers are bargaining over a new compensation package that includes more money and better benefits. Those participating in the march were members from TCU and UNITE HERE. Click here to watch
Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) of which TCU is a member, recently commented on the pending markup of the THUD Appropriations bill before the Senate Appropriations Committee: “The Senate transportation funding bill is a solid step forward in meeting our immediate transportation needs and ensuring that we don’t weaken the
As of May 21st, bus (and truck) drivers must have their USDOT physicals performed by a medical examiner who is listed on the new National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. This change will also affect school bus drivers who are required by their state to obtain medical certification. Current medical certificates held by CDL holders will
May 20, 2014 — Presidential Emergency Board No. 245 ruled today that “that the Unions’ final offer is the most reasonable” in the four year old bargaining dispute between TCU and its allied unions and the Long Island Rail Road.? The PEB Report sets in motion a final sixty day cooling off period. If
Since early 2010, TCU has been trying to negotiate an agreement with the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) without success. Over the last four years, LIRR remained steadfast in its insistence that all of its unions, including the TCU, accede to unusually harsh and unrealistic contract demands, including three years of “net zero” wage increases. After
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) recently released a Strategic Plan, for the years 2014 through 2018. The RRB has a long and distinguished history of excellent customer service, and this plan continues that tradition by calling for the attainment and maintenance of high levels of accuracy and timeliness in paying retirement, survivor, unemployment and sickness
