DID YOU KNOW? Amtrak contracts with a company called Drummac to safely load and unload vehicles from their auto trains. Add your email to join the cause and help these workers get the wages they deserve.
TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.
Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2025 for Carmen and Clerks.
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA), which 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 work because of sickness or injury. Sickness benefits are also
IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. wrote a letter to members of the U.S. Senate urging support for the Bipartisan Railway Safety Act as amended and passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee. The letter supports the legislation that would improve freight rail safety in the U.S. The IAM believes this common-sense legislation will
The deadline to vote in the Amtrak Tentative Agreement ratification was 3pm EST, today. The Agreement has been ratified by the following TCU/IAM Crafts: TCU Clerical – 70% BRC Carmen & Coach Cleaners- 69% ARASA-OBS – 92% ARASA-MOE – 56% TCU continues to use our new, independent electronic voting process which allows great voter participation.
Leaders from the IAM Rail Division and Veterans Services Program recently met with members in the Chicagoland area who work at Amtrak and the Canadian National Railway Company (CN). IAM representatives walked shop floors, toured rail yards, educated Machinists about membership programs, and listened to any concerns the membership may have had.
The IAM Rail Division applauds the bipartisan vote to approve the Railway Safety Act of 2023 as amended by Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH). The legislation will now head to the Senate floor for a full vote. This bill would provide major work-life improvements for our Carmen and Machinists crafts by
This week TCU Local Chairpersons from across the country participated in TCU/IAM Local Chair Leadership Training. These classes are held annually at the William W. Winpisinger Center in Southern Maryland and is designed to provide newly elected Local Chairs with a full week of hands-on, in-depth training on a variety of important topics. Participants gain
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,
THERE IS STILL TIME TO VOTE! The recent Tentative Agreement with Amtrak goes out today to the membership for vote. Please check your mail for more information on how to register and vote. The Tentative Agreement and Summary, explanation of benefits, Q&A and wage sheet are all uploaded to the site where you cast your
TCU has expanded to LinkedIn to connect with members and share information in a new way. Please like, share and follow TCU on all social media platforms to stay up to date on all things Union related! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transportation-communications-union-iam/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCUnionHQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TCUnionHQ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tcunionhq
Since the new year, there have been many exciting staff changes at TCU. We’re proud to introduce the new staff members and those that were promoted to new positions. Dan Chancellor – National Representative, Unit 50 Brother Dan Chancellor started his railroad career in Alliance, NE as a Carman in 2004. Dan became
