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WRSA Members Overwhelmingly Ratify UP Pact

May 7, 2008—Members of the Western Railway Supervisors Association (TCU) at the Union Pacific Railroad, working together with their UTU colleagues through the United Supervisors Council of America, have resoundingly ratified new contract terms by a vote of 91 percent in favor. More »

Amtrak Makes First Retroactive Wage Payments May 9

TCU Carmen and ARASA Maintenance of Way and Maintenance of Equipment members are among some 9,000 employees who will receive retroactive wage payments on Friday, May 9, 2008 as part of the recently signed union agreements. To clarify the process, click here to read a special advisory for employees from President/CEO Kummant, then click here for FAQs from Amtrak on the subject.

Amtrak's Kummant Refuses Rail Labor Proposal

Amtrak President Alexander Kummant is not willing to consider anything further regarding the exclusion in the recently signed contracts of anyone who retired or died prior to December 1, 2007 from receiving retroactive pay. Read the response from Kummant with a cover letter from TCU President Scardelletti. Read the original request from rail union leaders.

Hope for the Best,
Be Prepared for the Worst

TCU Carmen joined their colleagues of the IAM at the Winpisinger Center for four days of hazardous materials training recently. Here's the story.

For Union Women—

1. Union Leaders of the Future Scholarship

May 1, 2008—Embracing its mission to enhance the value of union membership and support a stronger labor movement, Union Privilege has developed a scholarship program to help more women and people of color become union leaders. The program provides annual awards up to $3,000 to help future leaders with the cost of continuing their education or training in order to pursue their union career goals and leadership skills. Applications must be postmarked by May 30, 2008. For more information, click on the graphic above.

2. Annual Women's Summer Schools Schedule Announced

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. More »

3. CLUW Is the AFL-CIO Support Group for Women Union Members

The Coalition of Labor Union Women—CLUW—is the national women's organization within the labor movement. Members are on the frontline, empowering working women to become leaders in their unions and encouraging them to make a difference on the job and, most importantly, in their own lives. CLUW values are simple: Solidarity, involvement, dignity and justice. The coalition has chapters nationwide and many strong programs to particpate in. One example is CLUW's program to educate unions and union women about HPV and how to prevent cervical cancer: click here to learn more about this program. Find out more about CLUW by downloading the membership brochure. Click here to go to the CLUW website.

Local 1315 Stands with Union Brothers & Sisters at L.A. Rally

Joining a major rally April 17 on the docks at the Port of Los Angeles were several members of TCU Local 1315, reports President Maggie Cook. The action was about the fight for middle class jobs, the battle to organize workers and the importance of voting in order to win the “2008 Fight for Good Jobs.” Find out more.

Heroes Among Us: Rich Keating and Rickey Lamb

On two days in the same week in March 2008, these two became heroes who helped co-workers in life-threatening emergencies. More »

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD UNDERWAY UNTIL END OF MAY
Three New Plans Under GA-23111 from UnitedHealthcare for Retirees Not Eligible for Medicare

Open enrollment has begun 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. Because of the addition of the new plans, the open enrollment period will run for two months, from April 1 through May 31. Coverage is effective June 1. Click here to find out more.

TCU Members: Check Out What's Available from Union Plus

See a list of all the programs TCU participates in: click here.

Clinton's Commitment Won TCU's Endorsement

Last August TCU joined the IAM as one of the first unions to endorse Senator Hillary Clinton for President. The short answer to the question of “why Hillary” is that Senator Clinton demonstrates a strong knowledge of the issues that matter most to TCU members—and she shows a real commitment to act on our behalf.
•   Read International President Bob Scardelletti's complete statement: click here .
•   To read the Senator’s written commitment to TCU members and all working Americans, click here.
•   Find out what other unions are supporting Senator Clinton: click here.

   To stay strong, this nation needs a highly-skilled workforce.
   It's vital to start training the next generation.
   Read the latest IAM Journal: Click on the magazine at left.

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