FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Information Contact: Dennis Boston at (202) 628-5935 March 21, 2001 Coalition of Rail Employees Strongly Endorses Introduction of Railroad Retirement Improvement Legislation Washington, DC – The Coalition of Rail Employees for Improved Pensions (REIP) strongly commends congressional leaders for today’s introduction of the Railroad Retirement and Survivors’ Improvement Act of
Read moreFirst Joint TCU-IAM Training Class Great Success Seventeen newly elected TCU local and district chairmen were the first training class to meet at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center. This class had the added benefit of being a joint class with IAM Railroad Local Chairmen. The TCU representatives included carmen, clerks and
Read moreIAM Photo Contest Open to TCU Members The International Association of Machinists has announced its 2006 photography contest–and for the first time, this contest is open not only to IAM members but also to members in good standing from all TCU lodges and districts. One of many advantages of TCU’s affiliation with the Machinists is
Read moreFile: 235-0 250-0 September 14, 2001 To: Officers of all Divisions, Boards, Locals and Districts of TCU Dear Sisters and Brothers: Tuesday’s despicable act of terrorism against our country has deeply affected all Americans. In my September 12 release I said that: ‘We offer our hearts, our support and our prayers to everyone who has
Read moreMedicare Prescription Drug Update On December 8, 2003 President Bush signed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. This is the law that provides Medicare recipients with certain drug benefits. Although the full law does not go into effect until January 1, 2006, there will be a drug card available to those
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