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  • Legislative Outlook , TCU January 8, 2021

    TCU President Maratea’s Statement on the Assault of the US Capitol

    TCU National President Artie Maratea issued the following statement on the events at the U.S. Capitol: Wednesday’s assault on our Democracy was truly a sad day in the history of the United States.  Make no mistake: this was due to four years of lies by President Trump – lies to the people of the United

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  • Legislative Outlook , TCU January 4, 2021

    Recap for TCU: COVID Relief and FY2021 Spending Bill

      Below is a summary of the relevant provisions to TCU members in the recently enacted Covid Relief and FY2021 Appropriations bill (H.R. 133): Stimulus Checks The bill provides for one-time $600 checks for individuals ($1200 for married joint-filers), as well as $600 per dependent child. Similar to the CARES Act, the checks begin to

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  • Carmen Division , TCU December 16, 2020

    FRA Rules Against Rail Labor in Brake Safety Standards Opposed by TCU Carman Division

    On January 15, 2020, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued an extensive Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled “Brake System Safety Standards.” The NPRM proposed sweeping changes to brake inspections standards, and incorporated into the regulations, a large number of waivers it has issued to railroads and railroad associations. Among these changes, are modifications to

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  • Local News , TCU December 7, 2020

    Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

    The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941 is one of the most significant events in the history of our nation, as it directly resulted in the United States entering World War II.  TCU honors the memory of the more than 2,400 US service members and American civilians who lost their lives in the attack

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  • Local News , TCU November 30, 2020

    TCU Mourns the Loss of Larry Willis

    TCU National President Artie Maratea issued the following statement following the passing of TTD President Larry Willis: The entire TCU family is in mourning today as we remember our brother and leader Larry Willis, President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD), AFL-CIO. Larry was a consummate leader and mentor to everyone in the labor movement,

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