TCU Blog – Page 22 – TCUNION.ORG

Open Enrollment for members covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan GA-23000

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 15, 2021Member Benefits, TCU Blog

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

TCU Joins #EssentialAlways Campaign to Honor, Thank Frontline Transportation Workers this Labor Day

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 3, 2021Local News, TCU Blog

This Labor Day weekend TCU is proudly joining the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), and the U.S. Department of Transportation to recognize and thank frontline transportation workers for their service and sacrifice, and remind Americans that railroad workers are #EssentialAlways. During the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, TCU members were instrumental in keeping the

Union Plus Program – September 2021

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgSeptember 1, 2021Member Benefits, TCU Blog

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

August 25, 1925 – A. Philip Randolph Organizes the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 25, 2021Local News, TCU Blog

96 years ago today, A. Philip Randolph organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters became the first African-American Union to win a national contract in the United States and receive a charter with the American Federation of Labor (AFL). In an epic struggle, the Porters fought the bitterly antiunion

TCU Unit 167 Division Chair Anthony Stevens Elected as Director of the Legislative Department of the New Jersey State Council of Machinists

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 23, 2021Legislative Outlook, TCU Blog

The newly elected officers of the New Jersey State Council of Machinists are sworn in. Anthony Stevens a 30 year TCU member and New Jersey Transit (NJT) worker, Division Chairman of Unit 167 and six time Local Chairman of Lodge 626 was elected to the New Jersey State Council of Machinists (NJSCM) as Director of

Shuler Elected AFL-CIO President

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 20, 2021Legislative Outlook, TCU Blog

Redmond Tapped as Secretary-Treasurer, Forming Historic Leadership Team (Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 2021)—The AFL-CIO Executive Council today elected Liz Shuler, a visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, to serve as president of the federation of 56 unions and 12.5 million members. Shuler is the first woman to hold the office in the history of the

Sal Rodriguez Named Executive Director of the New TCU/IAM Organizing Department

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 19, 2021Local News, TCU Blog

Effective September 1, TCU/IAM National President Maratea appointed Sal Rodriguez to work with National Vice-President Brian Shanahan in the newly established TCU Organizing Department. This focus on organizing will move TCU forward in addressing our future needs and will lay the groundwork for the increase in membership which is vital for the long term growth

UPDATE: BNSF Petitions FRA to Expand its Wayside Detector Pilot Program Yet Again

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 18, 2021Carmen Division, TCU Blog

On April 12, 2019, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) granted the BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) a test waiver to conduct a pilot program to “demonstrate that the use of wheel temperature detectors (WTD) to prove brake health effectiveness (BHE) would improve safety, reduce risks to employees, and provide cost savings to the industry.” This regulatory

Statement of TCU National President Artie Maratea on Amtrak’s Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 11, 2021Press Releases, TCU Blog

“TCU strongly encourages all of our members – and all Americans – to get vaccinated. This virus has caused so much damage and death already, and with new variants spreading quickly, the most effective path forward is for everyone to get vaccinated. As the largest union on Amtrak, representing many different customer-facing crafts, our members

Statement from TCU National President Artie Maratea on Senate’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgAugust 10, 2021Legislative Outlook, TCU Blog

“Joe Biden ran for President to refocus our nation’s policies on everyday working people, including a commitment to finally invest in our nation’s infrastructure. This bill does just that. At a time when our country is so divided politically and in the midst of battling a pandemic, it’s a relief to see our bipartisan elected

Category Archives: TCU Blog