Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
TCU and IAM Send Joint Letter to the House of Representatives Asking Them to Vote NO on Amtrak Privatization
IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger and TCU/IAM President Bob Scardelletti joined together to send a letter to every member of the House urging them to vote no on the “Competition for Intercity Passenger Rail in America Act.” The letter states, “We are writing to ask you not to support legislation proposed by Transportation and Infrastructure
TCU Local Lodge Officers Attend Training Classes at the Winpisinger Education and Technology Center
TCU/IAM continues to maintain a high level of education for its representatives. New Local Lodge officers attended Seminars held Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in southern Maryland. Click here to see the information for the Local Chairmen Training. Click here to see the information for the FST Training.
TCU/IAM Local Chairmen Attend Leadership Training at the IAM Winpisinger Center
TCU/IAM continues to maintain a high level of education for its representatives. A new generation of Local Chairmen attended two TCU/IAM Leadership Seminars held on either April 3-8 or May 1-6, at the Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in southern Maryland. One week of intensive leadership training for new Local Chairmen provided the opportunity to
TCU/IAM Financial Secretary Treasurers Attend Seminar at the IAM Winpisinger Center
TCU/IAM continues to maintain a high level of education for its reps. 38 New Financial Secretary-Treasurers (FST) attended a Training Seminar held June 1-4, at the IAM Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in southern Maryland. Intensive training was provided for the new FST’s, giving them the opportunity to learn key FST responsibilities including: All Lodge
New Benefit Year for Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits
A new benefit year under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act begins July 1, 2011. Administered by the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), this Act provides two kinds of benefits for qualified railroaders: unemployment benefits for those who become unemployed but are ready, willing and able to work; and sickness benefits for those who are unable to
Northeast Corridor Privatization Plan is Short-Sighted – We Should Invest in Amtrak
Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) wrote an opinion piece that supports the Amtrak High Speed Rail system and rejects the northeast corridor privatization efforts currently being undertaken by House Republicans. In his article he writes, “Under the false promise of better service and cost savings, Republicans on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will soon unveil
National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust Releases Quarterly Update Ending March 31
The National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NRRIT) has released its quarterly update for the period ending March 31, 2011. Click here to view the update.
House Republicans Want to Dismantle Amtrak
House Republicans are once again pushing a proposal to dismantle Amtrak, by carving up the national network and awarding private investors the right to build and operate high-speed rail service between Washington and Boston. While the highly profitable Northeast Corridor would be privatized under the GOP plan, less profitable routes would remain part of the
TCU CRAFTS RATIFY MBCR CONTRACTS
Culminating almost three years of tough bargaining, all three TCU crafts – Carmen, Clerks and Supervisors – have ratified five year agreements with the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad (MBCR). The agreements deliver approximately 20% in net value over the term of the agreement, and contain several unprecedented breakthroughs. For the first time anywhere, non-operating crafts
Effective July 1, 2011, Amtrak Retirees Save on Supplemental Coverage with New GA-23111 Plan P
Under the direction of Rail Labor, United Healthcare announced that effective July 1, 2011, all Amtrak Early Retirees currently covered under GA-23111 – Plan E will be moved to a new plan called GA-23111 – “Plan P”. Also, during a special open- enrollment period, Amtrak Early Retirees who did not previously take advantage of enrolling