National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust Releases Quarterly Update Ending June 30
The National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NRRIT) has released its quarterly update for the period ending June 30, 2012. Click here to view the update.
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TCU Member Celebrates 60 Years On-the-Job with CSX
Pictured; TCU Local 1295 member Erskine Sims and Local Chairman Matt Hollis TCU Local 1295 member Erskine Sims, general support clerk for the Locomotive Service Center at CSX’s Boyles Terminal in Birmingham, celebrated his 60 years’ service anniversary on June 30. At the celebration TCU 1295 Local Chairman Matt Hollis presented Brother Sims with a
2013 Open Enrollment for the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan will be Done Online
A recent letter from TCU President Bob Scardelletti announced that for the first time, the annual 2013 Open Enrollment for members covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (Plan), would be done online. Members will be receiving a postcard in the near future, which will announce the new electronic Open Enrollment. The
TCU Retirees Attend Texas State Council of Machinists Meeting
Pictured; Retiree Club President – RONALD BRIDGES, VP – B.R. (Billy) DAY, Secretary/Treasurer – LaQuinta Palmer and Member Anthony Padilla TCU retirees Anthony Padilla and LaQuinta Palmer attend the Texas State Council of Machinists Retiree Club Meeting with LaQuinta Palmer being elected as Secretary Treasurer. The aim of this Council is to promote the interest
TCU Members Support IAM Caterpillar Members on Strike
Pictured – TCU National Representative Anthony Siriano “on the line” with IAM Members on Strike at Caterpillar TCU National Representative Anthony Siriano and Vice President of TCU Local 829 Brian Shanahan walked the line with IAM members on strike at Caterpillar in Joliet Il. This ongoing strike is still in need of support from all
Amtrak Members’ Cost Sharing Amount for Health and Welfare Announced
Amtrak Agreement covered employee health and welfare contributions (“cost sharing”) will be $189.53 per month, effective July 2012. The monthly employee contributions are set by Agreement at 15%, subject to specific caps, of Amtrak’s cost for providing employee health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D). The calculations indicate an increase of $7.91
United Supervisors Council Ratify Master Agreement
The United Supervisors Council, which consists of Yardmasters from TCU and UTU, ratified a new agreement based on the National Contract. The Agreement ratified by a redounding margin with 211 voting for the agreement and only 11 voting against. The contract details mirror the National Agreement. Board 555 General Chairman Brian O’Reilly stated, in a
Alaska Railroad and Amtrak Funding Take Important Steps Forward
Alaska Railroad and Other Transit Funding The Transportation Reauthorization Conference Committee has agreed on a surface transportation bill. The Conference Committee bill has passed by both Chambers of Congress and will be heading to the President to be signed, which is expected to happen soon. TCU supported the language that maintains FTA formula funds for
Important Changes to Your Benefits Under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan
Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan released important changes to the benefits under the plan. The release includes information on: Grandfathered Status In-Network Deductibles In-Network Benefits In-Network Out-Of-Pocket Maximum Emergency Room and Urgent Care Co-Pay Pharmacy and Prescription Services Deductible Information …. and many other important
TCU Local 6078 Union Meeting ~ Desoto Car Shop Visit
By invitation of local Chairmen Tracy Tennison, on June 18, 2012, TCU National President Robert A. Scardelletti, National Representative Daryl Burnett and Assistant National Representative Sergio Elizarraras attended. National President Scardelletti gave a comprehensive overview of how TCU was able to achieve such a solid new contract in the worst of economic times. He discussed the