Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
Two Republican Congressman Defend Railroad Retirement
As a result of extensive lobbing efforts by TCU, IAM and other rail unions as well as the railroad industry, two republican Congressmen have come out to support Railroad Retirement, under attack in the current House budget as proposed by Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI). In a letter Congressman Steve LaTourette (R-OH) and Congressman Spencer Bachus
Railroad National Health Plan Update
Employee Contributions Under National Health Plan Reduced to $198 Through June, 2016 Employees working on railroads covered by the national contract will see their monthly cost-sharing contribution reduced from $200 to $198 on July 1, 2012. The contribution rate will remain fixed at $198 until July, 2016, at which time it can go up to
RRB Offers Convenient Customer Service Options Through Online and Automated Phone Systems
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has improved their website and implemented a nationwide toll-free number, 1-877-772-5772. The number allows direct communication with a representative in a field office. The website and number are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Click here to read the Q&A about these features released from the RRB.
OneRail Coalition Urges Proper Investment of 2013 Transportation Funding
As Congress considers Fiscal Year 2013 Appropriations for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, the OneRail Coalition, of which TCU is a member, sent a letter urging them to prioritize investments in rail infrastructure and operations that will create and maintain good domestic jobs, enhance productivity and the competitive position of the United
Republican Budget Targets Railroad Retirement Benefits
On March 29, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on a party line vote adopted the so-called Ryan Budget over the opposition of House Democrats. One of the Budget’s provisions states that railroad retirement benefits “are more generous than Social Security in many ways.” The Budget goes on to call for legislation to conform
RRB Weighs in on the House Budget
In a release from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) stated the impact of the measures that call for conforming railroad retirement tier I benefits to social security benefits. In the statement the RRB states’ “While railroad retirement tier I payroll taxes are coordinated with social security taxes so that employers and employees pay tier I
RRB Releases Q&A on Benefits Under Railroad Retirement and Social Security
Employers and employees covered by the Railroad Retirement Act pay higher retirement taxes than those covered by the Social Security Act, so that railroad retirement benefits remain higher than social security benefits, especially for career employees. Click here to read the Q&A released by the RRB on this information.
TCU Member Awarded BNSF Safety Employee of the Year
In a reaffirmation of TCU’s commitment to BNSF’s safety initiatives at its Intermodal facilities, pictured here left to right are TCU Local Chairman Brian Sota, Lodge 781, TCU Assistant National Representative Kelly Gilbertson, TCU Lodge 781 Corwith Protective Committeeman Tony Soto and TCU Vice President Tom Truhler, congratulating Brother Soto on his selection by BNSF
TTD Sends Letter to Every Member of the House – Vote No on the Republican Budget Resolution
In a letter sent to every member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Transportation Trades Department (TTD), of which TCU is a member, TTD President Ed Wytkind requests that they vote no on the resolution proposed by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan establishing the budget for Fiscal Year 2013 (H. Con. Res.112). In the letter Wytkind
Senate Votes to Extend Transportation Funding for 90 Days
In a recent vote in the U.S. Senate they extended transportation funding for 90 days. The extension came at the last moment to ensure that funding for transportation projects would remain while the House and senate struggle toagree on a full transportation bill. The extension came two days before a deadline that could have shutdown