Union Plus Programs for TCU Members
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.
JULY 2023 UNION PLUS PROGRAMS
Do you have a story to tell about how you power America? Do you go above and beyond at work as a TCU/IAM member, or at home or in your neighborhood? Know someone else who does? Union Plus wants to celebrate YOU and every TCU/IAM union member in America. Enter the Unions Power America Contest
TCU Carmen Division Negotiates Work Boots on CSX
TCU Carmen Division National Representative Jason Cox has negotiated an agreement to cover work boots for the Carmen on CSX. This is the first time on CSX we have an agreement to cover work boots. “I want to thank NR Cox for negotiating this agreement. This will provide our members with a good quality
On this day – Anniversary of the TCU-IAM Merger
On July 6th, 2005 TCU and IAM signed a historic merger agreement. The agreement brought together two of the strongest rail labor unions and created the steps that brought about the current IAM Rail Division. TCU joining the ranks of the IAM made both unions stronger and wove together the hopes and needs of a
TCU NVP WILLIAM DECARLO RETIRES
July 1, 2023, marks the retirement of National Vice-President and National Legislative Director William “Billy” DeCarlo. Brother DeCarlo was a tireless advocate for TCU, on the property or on-the-Hill Billy constantly worked to improve the lives of TCU members. TCU wishes him and his family all the best as he heads into retirement. “Whether it
TCU LEADERS ATTEND 2023 IAM LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE & LOBBY CONGRESS
Last week (June 19-21), TCU/IAM leaders from across the country came to Washington, DC, to attend the 2023 Machinists Legislative Conference. Attendees heard from various members of Congress including Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and many others. TCU National Legislative Director David Arouca addressed the conference to
Breaking News!! NTSB Investigative Hearings on the Palestine Derailment
Check it out here. Watch live Thursday and Friday. TCU Unit 410 National Representative Jason Cox will testify and participate on Friday, June 23rd! LIVE! TCU will post live or you can Watch it here!
TCU/IAM Family Member Awarded 2023 Union Plus Scholarship
Union Plus recently awarded $200,000 in scholarships to 205 students representing 41 unions, including one winner representing the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM). This year’s group of scholarship recipients includes university, college, and trade or technical school students from 39 states and the District of Columbia. The TCU/IAM winner is Abriella Blessing Stommel of Lincoln, Nebraska.
JUNE 2023 UNION PLUS PROGRAMS
Buying a home? The Union Plus® Mortgage Program with financing through Wells Fargo Home Mortgage can help. Union members and their families can take advantage of exclusive benefits, including assistance if you experience an unexpected loss of income, including strikes, disability or other events that may cause loss of income. Visit UnionPlusMortgage.org to find out
TCU’S Unit 50 ANR Justin Johnson’s son & his project partner head to the 2023 National History Day National Contest
Our own Assistant National Representative Justin Johnson’s son Jack Savenko, and his project partner Paxton Poe have qualified for the National History Day (NHD) National Contest in College Park, MD on June 11-15, 2023 for their project which focuses on railroading. This year’s topic was “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.” Jack and Paxton