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In a recent article on the TCU website it was reported that a group of bipartisan congressman wrote to DOT Secretary Chao concerning Kansas City Southern’s (KCS) petition for waiver to allow Mexican crews to preform Class III inspections on the Mexican side of the border instead of the inspections being performed by US inspectors
Read moreRailroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2019 without having their benefits reduced as a result of increases in earnings limits indexed to average national wage increases. Like social security benefits, some railroad retirement benefit payments are subject to deductions if an annuitant’s earnings exceed certain exempt amounts. These earnings restrictions
Read moreContact: Kevin Gifford, Communications Director, (301) 948-4910; David Arouca, Legislative Representative, (301) 840-8701 October 9, 2018 | New York, NY More than 100 Amtrak workers, union leaders and supporters vowed Tuesday to fight Amtrak CEO’ Richard Anderson “tooth and nail” to stop massive layoffs and service cuts. Anderson already eliminated full dining-car service on two lines earlier
Read moreBrother Rodriguez is a 35 year TCU Member and served as a Shop Steward for 15 years. Santiago officially retired on August 1, 2018 and during a recent TCU/IAM 1908 Lodge meeting TCU/IAM National Vice President Matt Hollis presented him with a Solidarity Plaque and TCU/IAM watch on behalf of TCU/IAM National President Robert Scardelletti.
Read moreA Labor Coalition, consisting of TCU, IAM, BRC, ARSA, IBB, TWU, NCFO and SMART- Mechanical, came to an agreement with Keolis on Thursday October 4th. The new agreement will give TCU members a 16.5% wage increase over the course of 6 years, with full back pay. This includes TCU retirees and the beneficiaries of members
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