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  • Local News , TCU June 15, 2019

    TTD Release – Two Qualified Crewmembers are Needed on All Freight Trains

    In a recent release from the Transportation Trades Department AFL/CIO (TTD) of which TCU is a member: Our federal government recently prioritized the profits of the freight rail industry over safety by refusing to set standards for crew train size. The same agency — the federal railroad administration — also declared state laws that do

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  • Member Benefits , TCU June 13, 2019

    Health Advocate Online – TCU/IAM Members can Enter to Win a Fitbit

    As part of the last National Agreement, Health Advocate services were implemented to offer members assistance when an issue of balance billing arises; answer questions about the right medical treatment; assisting with coordinating medical care, or answering general benefit questions. As an incentive for accessing Health Advocate online, eligible members can enter to win a

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  • Railroad Retirement , TCU June 1, 2019

    RRB Issues Statements of Service

    Each year, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) prepares a Certificate of Service Months and Compensation (Form BA-6) for every railroad employee with creditable railroad compensation in the previous calendar year. The RRB will mail the forms to employees during the first half of June. While every effort has been made to maintain current addresses

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  • Legislative Outlook , TCU May 30, 2019

    TCU & IAM District 19 safety survey on “Precision Scheduled Railroading”

    Today, TCU and the IAM’s District 19 are announcing the rollout of a survey tool for union members to tell their stories with regards to the safety impacts of “Precision Scheduled Railroading” (PSR), the Class 1’s new operating model. The goal of this survey is to collect data and information on unsafe practices being deployed,

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  • Member Benefits , TCU May 30, 2019

    TCU Renews Support for United Way and Guide Dogs of America

    TCU/IAM is renewing support for the United Way and Guide Dogs of America. TCU/IAM members are passionately committed to building stronger, healthier communities. TCU/IAM is proud to partner with these two great causes in this work. United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good:

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