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  • Press Releases , TCU August 11, 2021

    Statement of TCU National President Artie Maratea on Amtrak’s Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate

    “TCU strongly encourages all of our members – and all Americans – to get vaccinated. This virus has caused so much damage and death already, and with new variants spreading quickly, the most effective path forward is for everyone to get vaccinated. As the largest union on Amtrak, representing many different customer-facing crafts, our members

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  • Legislative Outlook , TCU August 10, 2021

    Statement from TCU National President Artie Maratea on Senate’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation

    “Joe Biden ran for President to refocus our nation’s policies on everyday working people, including a commitment to finally invest in our nation’s infrastructure. This bill does just that. At a time when our country is so divided politically and in the midst of battling a pandemic, it’s a relief to see our bipartisan elected

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  • Local News , TCU August 5, 2021

    TCU President Maratea Continues to Hit-The-Road and Meets Members in Chicago Area

    TCU President Maratea visited members working on the job in the Chicago area. President Maratea met members working on Amtrak, METRA and TTX. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic TCU members have been working on the front lines, keeping the traveling public safe and the freight moving all across the country. Members in Chicago on Amtrak, Metra

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  • Local News , TCU July 27, 2021

    Training for Lodge Presidents Debuts in Chicago

    Last week, TCU rolled out a new program specifically developed for Local Lodge Presidents. National President Maratea, several TCU and Carmen Officers and Chicago area National Representatives were in attendance. The training, part of President Maratea’s inaugural initiative to expand internal education for Local Lodge Officers, was created and taught by TCU’s Constitution & Law

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  • Member Benefits , TCU July 16, 2021

    Union Plus 2022 Scholarship Program

    The Union Plus Scholarship Program application for study courses beginning in the Fall of 2022 is now available at www.unionplus.org/scholarships. The Program awards annual scholarships to eligible union members, current and retired, their spouses and dependent children. The recipients are chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, personal character, financial need and commitment to organized labor

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