In an Amtrak train stalled in mountain snow, with 183 people stranded, James Lake didn’t hesitate to give a hand. James is an on-board lead service attendant for Amtrak and member of TCU Local 2508.
Read moreThe U.S. Supreme Court has issued its decision in BNSF v. Loos. In a 7-2 decision written by Justice Ginsburg, the Court found that a railroad’s payment to an employee as pay for time lost due to an on-the-job injury is taxable “compensation” under the Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA). Historically, these payments were always
Read moreUnion Plus offers TCU/IAM members and their families the opportunity to receive discounts through the AT&T Wireless Program. A few discounts include: 15% on the monthly service charge of qualified AT&T wireless plans 20% discount on select accessories from AT&T $25 activation waived activation fee on new lines of service Waived upgrade fees on select
Read moreWhat is my Union Contract Worth Click here to view what a TCU contract is worth to a 30 year member retiring today. Cost of Wages & Fringe Benefits as of January 2019: Carman Clerks
Read moreThe IAM mourns the loss of two IAM Local 1202 members and three employees of the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, IL. The five victims were killed in a mass shooting that took place at the Henry Pratt facility on Friday, February 15, 2019. “The IAM family is distraught about the terrible tragedy at the
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