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  • TCU January 15, 2010

    TCU Members Urged to Help Earthquake Victims in Haiti

    Haiti is a scene of unimaginable devastation and human tragedy today. Please do all you can to help Haitians survive Tuesday’s massive earthquake by donating to one of the many service organizations listed at the bottom of this story. This is a tough time for many of you. But we show our true character by

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  • TCU December 18, 2009

    Retirements and Changes at TCU

    TCU International President Bob Scardelletti announced several staff changes at TCU Headquarters to become effective January 1, 2010. “This New Year brings about some changes, TCU is saying goodbye to great leaders and lifelong union activists, TCU wishes everyone success in their new endeavors,” said Scardelletti. International Secretary-Treasurer Danny Biggs and International Vice-President and National

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  • TCU December 14, 2009

    A. Philip Randolph Honored by the House of Representatives

    A resolution was recently introduced in congress that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans. Randolph championed civil rights with the Pullman Porters and obtained the AFL charter for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. The Brotherhood

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  • TCU December 8, 2009

    TCU Supports the NMB Voting Rule Change

    On December 7, 2009 TCU International Vice-President Joel Parker testified at the public hearing held by the NMB on the proposed rule change in voting procedures. Speaking for TCU and also on the behalf of the UTU, TWU, IBEW, the American Train Dispatchers Association and the National Firemen and Oilers, Parker stated, “I come before

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  • TCU December 3, 2009

    High Speed Rail Updates

    Thanks to President Obama and the Democratic Congress, the Stimulus Bill included billions for new high speed rail projects around the country. TCU is working to make sure that Amtrak, and therefore our members, will benefit from these new initiatives. Currently, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is developing guidance for the states to submit proposals

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