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  • TCU November 17, 2016

    TTD Statement on Withdrawal of Buy America Waivers by California High Speed Rail Authority

    Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, of which TCU is a member, issues this statement praising the decision by the California High Speed Rail Authority (CAHSRA) to shelve Buy America waivers and maximize U.S. job creation: “I am extremely pleased that the California High Speed Rail Authority (CAHSRA) has chosen to withdraw

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  • TCU November 6, 2016

    Changes to TCU Executive Council

    TCU/IAM Executive Council elected National Representatives Matt Hollis and Mary Gunn to National Vice-President. Hollis, 32, began his Railroad employment in February 2004 for CSXT Railroad as a yard clerk at Boyles Yard in Birmingham, Alabama.  He joined TCU Lodge 691 where he was appointed to serve as a protective committeeman in January of 2005.

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  • Railroad Retirement , TCU November 6, 2016

    RRB Appeals Procedures

    Persons claiming retirement, disability, survivor, unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) have the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on their claims. The RRB released a questions and answers that describes the appeals process for persons whose claims under the Railroad Retirement Act or Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act are denied, or who

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  • Legislative Outlook , TCU October 24, 2016

    NJ Transit Under More Scrutiny

    After the tragic crash in Hoboken, NJ, the New Jersey Transit (NJT) commuter railroad has been under intense scrutiny from the general public, regulators and elected officials. A week ago, the New York Times published a long expose detailing the failures of Governor Christie’s administration in properly investing in the railroad:   …Under the Christie administration, the

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  • Member Benefits , TCU October 21, 2016

    TCU Members Impacted by the Recent Flooding in North Carolina may Qualify for Relief from Union Plus

    Members impacted by the recent flooding in North Carolina may qualify for a $500 grant through the Union Plus Disaster Relief program. Union disaster relief grants are available to eligible members who have a Union Plus Credit Card; Union Plus Auto Insurance, or a Union Plus Mortgage, and reside in the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie,

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