NMB Holds Hearing on Fee Proposal On January 11, 2005, the National Mediation Board (NMB) held a public hearing on its proposed rule change to impose a schedule of fees for grievance handling before the National Railroad Adjustment Board (NRAB) and public law boards. (Read More) TCU representatives, together with other rail labor representatives, were
Read moreBattle for Amtrak’s Survival Continues in 2006 As we begin a new year, TCU officers and representatives face an ever increasing challenge. This year will find the continuation of our battle to preserve Amtrak and national passenger service for the American public. Although we were successful in securing funding for Amtrak for fiscal year 2006,
Read moreAMTRAK FINAL APPROPRIATION BILL February 14, 2003…On Thursday, February 13, 2003, the House and Senate adopted H. J. Res. 2, the Omnibus Appropriation bill, which has been sent to the President for his signature. The Conferees reached a deal for funding Amtrak in Fiscal 2003. The nation’s rail carrier will receive a total of
Read moreBuilding a Stronger America May 24, 2004 – John Kerry will see to it that America is Energy Independent. Here is how he will do it. America can meet the challenge of energy independence by tapping the ingenuity that’s at the heart of our country. Gas prices have soared to more than $2 a gallon
Read moreInternational President Robert A. Scardelletti’s reflections on September 11th, 2002 With the anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks on America approaching, I encourage TCU members to take time out this September 11 to observe a moment of silence. Though most of us will be on the job, we must make it a day of remembrance.
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