TCU Vice President Matt Hollis is the head of the group of unions representing 43,000 Walt Disney World service workers (STCU) said that Disney “has to get it right” in regard to its phased Florida reopening Saturday. He said that Disney was responding with robust measures to protect employees following worries over safety. He acknowledges
Read moreThousands of commuter rail workers have worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, only to contract the disease, resulting in many deaths. With CARES Act funding due to expire, the IAM and TCU-IAM demand that Congress provide additional funding to ensure the safety and security of all employees. TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to Support Commuter Rail
Read moreThe Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) has recently petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for waiver from Federal railroad safety regulations regarding pre-departure inspections. BNSF specifically requested relief from 49 CFR 215.13, which requires that a pre-departure inspection be performed when combining two separate consists including one or more cars and one or more
Read moreIn support of the Biden 2020 presidential campaign, the TCU building will display the Biden 2020 banner until the election on November 3rd. TCU Members deserve leadership in Washington that will serve those who have worked hard and made sacrifices for the good of this country. We need a leader in the White House who
Read moreMEMBERS COVERED UNDER THE RAILROAD EMPLOYEES NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN (GA-23000) Change to the Flexible Spending account This is to make you aware of a change involving the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan Flexible Spending Account. As a result of the COVID-19 crisis and the lack of access to physicians or to
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