Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
2008 Summer Schools for Union Women
May 1, 2008—The annual Union Women Summer Schools are sponsored by the United Association for Labor Education (UALE) in cooperation with the AFL-CIO and the Coalition of Labor Union Women. At these programs union women learn and hone skills, receive new information, and network with union sisters from across their region. The Western Regional Summer
Leadership Seminars of the Past: 2006-2007
2007’s Last FSTs’ Seminar Held in Los Angeles Click here for more about the November training session. IAM 2007 Course for Communicators September 30-October 5, 2007—Close to half the class consisted of TCU representatives at the IAM’s Communicator Course this year. It was held at the William W. Winpisinger Center in southern Maryland. Training was for
Local 1315 Members Join L.A. Rally at the Docks
April 25, 2008—From April 15-17 actors, janitors, longshore workers, many other workers and their supporters in the community marched 28 miles from Hollywood, California, to the docks of Los Angeles in San Pedro. The march concluded with a massive rally late in the day on the17th at the Port of Los Angeles. Joining them were
Meeting Amtrak Members–February and March 2008
February 26, 2008 Meeting Members of Amtrak Lodge 5050 on the West Coast: San Francisco, California—Meeting with members of Lodge 5050 here on February 25, 2008, IR Joe Derillo had a chance to review terms of the contract (then up for ratification) and answer questions. “I personally thank these members for their pride and confidence
TCU Takes Case for Amtrak Back Pay Funding to Congress
April 3, 2008 —IVP Joel Parker testified this morning before the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, stressing the need to fund the second retroactive pay installment for Amtrak workers. Observing were International President Bob Scardelletti and National Legislative Assistant Director Tony Padilla. More At left, IVP Parker is seen testifying. In photo
United Healthcare Unveils Three New Plans Under GA-23111 for Retirees Not Eligible for Medicare, Open Enrollment Period Extended Through May
March 28, 2008—Open enrollment begins this April 1 for United Healthcare’s GA-23111 for former railroad employees who are not eligible for Medicare and their eligible dependents. Featured for 2008 are three new benefit plans which provide new options with different costs and plan designs allowing individuals to select the plan best suited for their needs.
Budget Resolution from Both House and Senate Calls for Amtrak Funding at Level High Enough to Pay 2009 Back Pay
TCU Assistant Legislative Director Tony Padilla reports that after 15 hours of fervent debate and votes on the nation’s budget for FY2009, on March 14, 2008 the House and Senate adopted a Budget Resolution that sets the stage for Appropriations for FY2009. Senate Chairman Kent Conrad and Senator Frank Lautenberg were able to include funding
Meeting with Amtrak Members re Ratification
Amtrak Ratification Deadline Nears For TCU Carmen and MofE/MofW Supervisors February 29, 2008—Like others at Amtrak, ARASA Division members of Chicago Lodge 5088 have been reviewing the terms of the tentative agreement and sending their ratification ballots in to be counted. February 20 found International Representative Joe Derillo on site, walking the shops to talk
BNSF Manitoba Ltd.
February 14, 2008—Settlement has been reached for members covered by the BNSF Manitoba Limited Agreement. The pact, which extends to December 31, 2010, was signed for the union by Unit 46 International Representative Larry Swanson this date.
Stand with the IAM?Tell Air Force & Congress That U.S.-Made Is Best
TCU stands with the IAM in loudly protesting the decision by the Air Force to bypass U.S. union manufacturer Boeing to award a $40 billion contract to European corporations Airbus and EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co.). As the Machinists report, if Air Force officials were betting the outrage over the deal would die