UnionPlus decided the best way to close out the crazy year of 2020 was to give back to those who always give to others. The plan was simple, they gave $1,000 to 100 extraordinary union members this December during the Union Plus Holiday Giveback! This included two TCU members Devon Blake and Mike Torgerson. Click
Read moreTCU Carmen Division Lodge 6013 Members Kirk Sorensen and Matt Schneeberg were recognized by Canadian National Railroad (CN) for their quick actions in helping a 11 year old girl, they found on a train, to safety. “We were conducting an inspection of a train last November in Stevens Point, WI watching carefully as it went
Read moreToday, we honor the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King said: “The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.” TCU is forever grateful for his tireless work and contribution to the Labor Movement. His teachings and legacy inspires us, this and every day, to
Read moreEarlier this week TCU President Maratea requested that Amtrak work with law enforcement to enact safety measures that ensures the safety of railroad workers and the traveling public that will be traveling leading up the the inauguration in Washington D.C., especially in the wake of the recent violence at the Capitol. President Maratea stated, “I
Read moreTCU National President Artie Maratea issued the following statement regarding Amtrak security in the coming weeks: As President of the largest union at Amtrak, representing various customer-facing employees including onboard service and station personnel, I call on Amtrak to immediately review its security measures in the wake of the January 6th attack on the U.S.
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