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  • Local News , TCU May 29, 2021

    Memorial Day 2021

    Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war),

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  • Local News , TCU May 8, 2021

    TCU President Maratea Continues to Hit-The-Road and Meets Members at Disney World

    TCU is one of the six unions in the Service Trades Council Union (STCU). We represent members in a variety of job classifications between resorts, parks, transportation and recreation. This week, National President Maratea visited with TCU members, Shop Stewards and Business Agents. His visits included the opportunity to interact with members both on and

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  • Local News , TCU May 1, 2021

    TCU President Maratea Participates in Amtrak 50th Anniversary Video Tribute

    TCU President Artie Maratea, President Joe Biden and union leaders marked Amtrak’s 50th anniversary, and set a bold, new vision for passenger rail in America. Together they all are calling for passage of the American Jobs Plan, which contains $80 billion in new resources for Amtrak – funding that would expand service and secure the

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  • Local News , TCU April 19, 2021

    National President Maratea Hits the Road, Visiting Members Across the Country

    President Maratea said: “I’ve been waiting for months to meet with the members face to face. It is critical for me to see for myself what our members do and what they deal with on the property. Now that vaccination is in full swing, I can finally get out there and thank them for the

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  • Local News , TCU March 26, 2021

    Video Release – Why Do We Need Railroad Unions?

    “Being a Unionized railroader has distinct advantages. This recently released video provides some basic information about how railroad Unions function and what they do for you. This video also highlights the importance of having a contract and the role the Union has in enforcing it.”

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