In his August 2020 letter to the membership, National President Maratea announced his initiative to implement online training for local officers and full time representatives to ensure that they receive the vital tools and knowledge necessary to effectively represent the membership. Accordingly, TCU’s online Leadership Program was launched. Three two-day virtual courses were held in
Read moreIt’s that time again to announce the annual Open Enrollment for members covered under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (Plan) GA-23000. Members are starting to receive materials in the mail for the 2021 Open Enrollment. Between October 1 until October 31, 2020, members can securely access the Railroad Enrollment Services online at
Read moreTerry Lucas began his railroad career in June of 1973. He was elected as District Chairman of TCU Local 284 in 1995 and elected as TCU Unit 3 Assistant General Chairman in 1997. In 2003 Brother Lucas was elected as Unit 3 General Secretary-Treasurer a position he held until he retired. Terry was a beloved
Read moreWASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2020 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today began a video series exposing the human cost of President Trump’s broken promises that U.S. workers “won’t lose one plant” and declarations that “[plants] are all coming back.”
Read moreTCU reviewed the Social Media moderation policy in place for its current social media platforms. The new policy as published is: TCU/IAM social media content is created by people using Internet based publishing technologies with the intent of getting information to TCU/IAM members in a broad manner. The goal of the TCU/IAM social media communication
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