National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust Releases Quarterly Update for April 2013
National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NRRIT) has released its quarterly update for the period ending March 31, 2013. Click here to view the update.
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2013 United Way Campaign
The 2013 United Way fundraising campaign has begun! TCU/IAM members are passionately committed to building stronger, healthier communities; the United Way has always been the strongest partner in this work. In 2008, United Way initiated a 10-year program designed to achieve the following goals by 2018: Improve Education, and cut the number of high school
TTD President Edward Wytkind Testifies Before House T&I Committee
Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades department (TTD – AFL-CIO) of which TCU is a member, testified before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I). The subject of the April 24th panel was “Overview of the United States Freight Transportation System.” President Wytkind stated, “Without transportation workers, goods would travel only as far as
Disability Annuities for Railroad Employees
A release from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) describes the disability annuities for railroaders who become totally or occupationally disabled. Medicare coverage before age 65 is also available for totally disabled employees and those suffering from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or chronic kidney disease. Click here to read the questions and answers release that describes
TCU/IAM Carman Division Send Comments to FRA
TCU/IAM Carman Division Sends Comments to the FRA Opposing the BNSF Waiver for Trains Originating at Powder River Basin Coal Mines The BNSF Railroad Company (BNSF) seeks a waiver of compliance to expand the existing waiver that granted relief from maximum mileage and inspection requirements. The waiver extended haul trains, to over 1,500 miles for
Oppose An Increase in Truck Weights by Voting “NO” Today in Politico Online Poll Let Your Voice Be Heard on Capitol Hill
A healthy vibrant freight rail industry is the backbone of the U.S. economy, supporting thousands of vital TCU/IAM jobs and investing record amounts of private capital needed to sustain and grow the nation’s rail system. The 112th Congress rejected proposals by the Trucking Industry to increase truck size and weight allowances. Alternatively, the 2013 Transportation Bill
RAIL WORKERS RADIOLOGICAL TRANSPORTATION TRAINING PROGRAM
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has shipped large amounts and a variety of radioactive material by rail for years. The number of rail shipments is expected to increase in coming years. With the increase in rail shipments comes the increased risk for rail incidents involving radioactive material. The Rail Workers Hazmat Training Program
TCU/IAM Supervisor Honored by MBCR for his Life-Saving Efforts
TCU/IAM Member Keith Anderson and MBCR employee Chrystal Desrochers both receive appreciation for their life saving efforts. Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad (MBCR) recognized TCU/IAM Supervisor Keith Anderson for his quick and efficient actions that resulted in saving the life of a fellow employee. On January 24, 2013, after receiving a phone call from an MBCR
RRB Sends Letter Stating Michigan Income Tax Code is in Conflict with the Railroad Retirement Act
A recent letter from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to the Treasurer of Michigan, pointed out that the Michigan Income Tax code, that would tax railroad retirement benefits, is prohibited under federal statute. Michigan seeks to deny the deduction for individuals who are paid under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) effectively assessing a State tax
CN and TCU/IAM Carmen Division Release Agreement on Work Rules
Pictured from TCU/IAM are National Vice President and Carmen General President Rich Johnson, TCU/IAM National Representative Ray Grygiel and TCU/IAM Assistant National Representative Bob Keppen: from CN; Director of Labor Relations Tom Sullivan, Labor Relations Manager Karen McCarthy and US Southern Region Mechanical Officer Darrell Hoyt. Canadian National (CN) and the TCU/IAM Carmen Division released