As you are surely aware, employers across the United States are mandating that employees be vaccinated against Covid-19 within the next few weeks. The rail industry is no different. As of October 2021, several carriers have established vaccination mandates and we expect many other railroads to follow. Providing a safe and healthy workplace is one
Open enrollment for Amtrak benefits will be from November 8 – November 19, 2021. This is the time to make changes to your status such as adding a spouse, child, step child etc. Linked below is a copy of the post card that will be sent to retirees and a copy of a post card
Fewer riders, fewer tickets bought and scaled-back schedules were just a few of the COVID-induced hurdles facing Amtrak during the past year and a half. All of those obstacles caused the railroad industry to lose millions, and threatened the livelihoods of thousands of Amtrak employees. Workers often only discover how legislation impacts their lives when
It’s time for the annual Open Enrollment for members covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (Plan) GA-23000. Railroad Enrollment Services mailed out materials for the 2022 Open Enrollment. Starting October 1 until October 31, 2021, members can securely access the Railroad Enrollment Services online at www.yourtracktohealth.com. Options available include enrollment in
Since 1986, the Transportation Communications Union/IAM has endorsed the union member only programs sponsored by Union Plus. Over the years, Union Plus has expanded their programs from their beginnings with the TCU/IAM MasterCard program to now a wide range of money savings programs, all for union members only. TCU fully supports the programs available to
The Union Plus Scholarship Program application for study courses beginning in the Fall of 2022 is now available at www.unionplus.org/scholarships. The Program awards annual scholarships to eligible union members, current and retired, their spouses and dependent children. The recipients are chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, personal character, financial need and commitment to organized labor
t’s a summer of savings with Union Plus on travel, car rentals, theme park tickets, vacation tours and more. Plus, TCU/IAM members will have a chance to enter a sweepstakes to win one of ten $50 prizes or one of two Grand Prize of $500, sweepstakes end July 21, 2021. Enter today at https://www.unionplus.org/summerofsavings. Summer
UnionPlus decided the best way to close out the crazy year of 2020 was to give back to those who always give to others. The plan was simple, they gave $1,000 to 100 extraordinary union members this December during the Union Plus Holiday Giveback! This included two TCU members Devon Blake and Mike Torgerson. Click
The current laws in place reduce the benefit amount available to those covered under railroad unemployment insurance. This act, if passed, will allow unemployed railroad workers to receive the same benefits as the general public. TCU supports the recent introduction of S. 4860, the Railroad Employee Equality and Fairness Act, which would undo harmful, ongoing
It’s that time again to announce the annual Open Enrollment for members covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (Plan) GA-23000. Members are starting to receive materials in the mail for the 2021 Open Enrollment. Between October 1 until October 31, 2020, members can securely access the Railroad Enrollment Services online at
