October 31, 2008—The Department of Transportation has been stopped, at least for the time being, from implementing a regulation that would require certain employees to be observed while collecting a urine specimen for drug testing. The U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia today issued a temporary stay preventing the DOT from putting the
Union workers earn higher wages and get more benefits than workers who don’t have a voice on the job with a union. Here’s the most recent Union Advantage flyer with the facts and figures.
Clerical Agreement Clerical Protective Agreement Ore Docks Agreement Ore Docks Protective Agreement Ore Docks and Clerical Contracts at DMIR Ratified by Local 319 Membership July 28, 2008—In Duluth, Minnesota, two agreements have been reached and ratified by members of Local 319 employed by the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company. Ratification of the DM&IR
February 14, 2008—Settlement has been reached for members covered by the BNSF Manitoba Limited Agreement. The pact, which extends to December 31, 2010, was signed for the union by Unit 46 International Representative Larry Swanson this date.
Dues for most TCU members who are actively working will increase by $3.20 per month, effective April 1, 2008. In cases where dues are normally deducted a month in advance, the April increase will be deducted in March. The April dues increase is mandated by Article 26, Section 2(b) of the TCU Constitution which sets
January22, 2008—Members of TCU Unit 167 have ratified a new contract with the Long Island Rail Road by an overwhelming vote of 98 percent in favor, International Representative Artie Maratea reports. Assisted by International Vice President Joel Parker, Maratea and Assistant International Representative Billy DeCarlo negotiated the agreement as part of the 11-union Labor Council.
Agreement Reached with Amtrak to Prevent Outsourcing Reservation Sales Office Work December 21, 2006—TCU has reached an agreement with Amtrak that puts a stop to Amtrak’s previously announced plans to hire an outside contractor to perform reservation sales office work. The agreement establishes a longer rate progression, with lower starting rates applying to reservation sales
October 16, 2007—Members of Lodge 938 employed at the Union Pacific Intermodal Container Transfer Facility in Long Beach, California, have ratified new terms of their contract by substantially more than a two to one margin. In addition to wage increases along the lines of the 2007 national freight rail agreements, updated terms give members an
Click here for the December 31, 2004 agreement between Amtrak and the members of the Amtrak Service Workers Council (TCU, HERE and TWU). **** Arbitration Award Spells Victory for Amtrak Service Workers Council April 27, 2006—A recent arbitration award has won what System Division 250 General Chairman Ron Kloos calls “a great victory for us and our
August 15, 2007—Clerical Canadian Pacific Railroad (SOO Line) members, represented by TCU Unit 46, overwhelmingly ratified an agreement on August 15 with 91 percent of those voting. The contract contains the same pay increases as the national agreement (which was ratified not long after), but more importantly, it brings these members into the TCU National
