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The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) reviewed the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 (PRRIA 2015) introduced by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, the NARP found many commonsense reforms but is concerned over the following issues: PRRIA Ignores Funding Question, Caps Capacity Improvements: PRRIA Fragments National Network PRRIA Shortchanges Equipment And
Read moreThe Legislative Department As National Legislative Director, National Vice President Ron Kloos oversees TCU’s legislative and political action programs. The Legislative Department’s challenge is to protect the gains our members have made over the years and to work for legislation to further improve conditions in the workplace and in society. Department staff work both at
Read moreTuesday, November 4 is Election Day, TCU members in every state will be affected by the results. If right-wing extremists take over both houses of Congress, then transportation infrastructure, pensions, health care and many other important issues are at risk. And if anti-worker, anti-retiree governors take over state houses, then more issues are at risk,
Read moreThe USDOT is allocating $600 million for transportation projects in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Grants totaling more than $131 million were awarded to 17 rail and transit-related projects, including: • $20 million for upgrades to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Ruggles Station; • $12.5 million for improvements along Amtrak’s Southwest Chief corridor
Read morePictured Presenting MNPL check from left to right, IAM Legislative Representative Matt McKinnon and TCU Lodge 1315 Local Chairperson Olivia Nelson-Richards, Congresswoman Karen Bass, DL 725 Organizer Walter Carroll, Organizing Director Joe Solis and Organizer Calixto Tapia Karen Bass (D-CA) received a check from the IAM MNPL in recognition of her strong support of TCU
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