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New FRA Nominee Is Amtrak Supporter Joseph Boardman, President Bush’s recent nominee to be the next FRA Administrator has indicated that he supports Amtrak. At his Senate confirmation hearing on April 12, Boardman said that he is opposed to the Bush Administration’s plan to end funding for Amtrak. After the hearing Mr. Boardman said that
Read moreTCU and Carriers Agree To Arbitrate National Contract October 2, 2002 …On October 2, 2002, TCU and the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC) agreed to conclude this round of National Negotiations for both Carmen and Clerks by submitting the dispute over wages and health insurance to final and binding arbitration. TCU’s Carmen and Clerical Negotiating
Read moreTo: All Union Presidents From: Leslie Tolf, President, Union Privilege Date: October 2, 2001 Subject: Layoff Helpline for Credit Card and Loan Holders cc: Union Privilege Liaisons ========================================================================= Because of the tragic attacks of September 11 and worsening economic conditions, business closings and layoffs are impacting thousands of union members with
Read moreSenate Appropriations Committee Passes $1.45 Billion for Amtrak The full Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would provide $1.45 billion for Amtrak funding for Fiscal Year 2006. The Committee approved the $1.45 billion which was an increase of $50 million over what the sub-committee had previously approved. This is also $274 million move than
Read moreAmtrak’s Survival Is at Stake– Congress Must Hear from You That Full Funding Is Vital FOR Jobs, Communities and the Nation March 4, 2002…Members at Amtrak have been thrown headlong into the most severe financial and political storm of the company’s 30-year history and they are calling on every one of their TCU brothers and
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