The Union Plus Scholarship Program application for courses beginning in the Fall of 2024 is now available at unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-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 values.
A recent article published in Bloomberg Government By Lillianna Byington and Diego Areas Munhoz Nearly 6% cut to some railroader benefits hits post-pandemic Congress faces tough path despite bipartisan support CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION Stop Cuts to Railroad Workers’ Benefits by Supporting the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act A recent cut in
Do you have a story to tell about how you power America? Do you go above and beyond at work as a TCU/IAM member, or at home or in your neighborhood? Know someone else who does? Union Plus wants to celebrate YOU and every TCU/IAM union member in America. Enter the Unions Power America Contest
Union Plus recently awarded $200,000 in scholarships to 205 students representing 41 unions, including one winner representing the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM). This year’s group of scholarship recipients includes university, college, and trade or technical school students from 39 states and the District of Columbia. The TCU/IAM winner is Abriella Blessing Stommel of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Buying a home? The Union Plus® Mortgage Program with financing through Wells Fargo Home Mortgage can help. Union members and their families can take advantage of exclusive benefits, including assistance if you experience an unexpected loss of income, including strikes, disability or other events that may cause loss of income. Visit UnionPlusMortgage.org to find out
With May in full swing, summer is right around the corner. From Mother’s Day to Memorial Day, there are valuable benefits through Union Plus. A Teleflora bouquet is the fresh, beautiful way to tell Mom you appreciate her. Shop for arrangements as unique as she is and save 30% with your Union Plus discount. Plus,
Don’t let down payment or credit challenges discourage you. Wells Fargo has mortgage options that may help. Talk to a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage consultant about your options and union benefits. Equal housing lender. Just visit UnionPlusHomeFinancing.com to get started. A great real estate agent and cash back rewards too? Yes, please! Use the Union
As the month of March comes to a close TCU/IAM celebrates hardworking members for Women’s History Month Billie Miller, from Stevens Point, WI is the first woman in the U.S. on Canadian National Railroad to complete her Carman’s Apprenticeship Training. Billie is also the Local Protective Committee-person for Local Lodge 6013 for the Stevens Point
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
