Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
MAY 2023 UNION PLUS PROGRAMS
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,
AMTRAK RATIFICATION UNDERWAY
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 ADDS LINKEDIN TO SOCIAL MEDIA
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
Recent Staff Changes at TCU Headquarters
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
TCU Mourns Michele Reese – Director of 35 years
With great sadness, we must relay that Michele Reese has passed away following her recent battle with Cancer. Michele was surrounded by family when she passed away. Michele was 60 years old and is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, Russell, four children: Emily, Jackie, Jake and Kevin, 5 grandchildren, and six living
Sequestration Will Reduce Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits Due to End of COVID-19 National Emergency
The Budget Control Act of 2011, and a subsequent sequestration order to implement mandated cuts, requires that railroad unemployment and sickness insurance benefits be reduced by a set percentage. However, effective January 3, 2021, the Continued Assistance to Rail Workers Act of 2020 exempted those benefits from sequestration until 30 days after the end of
Training for BRC Unit 50 Local Chairmen Held in Denver
This week, TCU/BRC conducted a program specifically for Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC) Local Chairmen from Unit 50. The training covered a variety of topics that included: Grievance Handling, Current contract updates (including the recent sick leave agreements), Current legislative updates impacting Unit 50 members, Lodge Officer responsibilities, roster reviews and Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA)
April 2023 Union Plus Programs
Don’t let down payment or credit challenges discourage you. Wells Fargo has mortgage options that may help. Talk to a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage consultant about your options and union benefits. Equal housing lender. Just visit UnionPlusHomeFinancing.com to get started. A great real estate agent and cash back rewards too? Yes, please! Use the Union
TCU Mourns the passing of Lodge 2506 Member Sophia Ortiz’s daughter
We are saddened by the passing of TCU Lodge 2506 Member Sophia Ortiz’s daughter. Eliyanah passed away recently after a tragic accident. Her family was traveling southbound on the 880 to Milpitas for a family birthday dinner and were the victims of gun violence. A bullet struck their 5-year-old daughter and she passed away.
Enter The 2023 IAM Photo Contest
Attention all TCU members who enjoy taking photos. The 2023 IAM Photography contest is now open, so get out your cameras or smartphones and start snapping some pics of your Union sisters and brothers. The official call letter and entry forms can be found here. Submit your pictures of IAM members in their workplace, union