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  • Legislative Outlook , TCU October 26, 2017

    AFL-CIO Convention Resolutions – Wrap Up

    The 2017 AFL-CIO Convention wrapped up yesterday, and with it the adoption of a number of resolutions meant to guide the organization – and the labor movement – as it continues to fight for working families. Click HERE to see all the resolutions passed. Some of the highlights: Resolution #1 – A Worker’s Bill of

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  • Member Benefits , TCU October 20, 2017

    Union Plus Relief Information for Those Impacted by the California Wildfires

    Grants are being offered to eligible members who have had a Union Plus credit card for 3 months, or participated in a Union Plus mortgage or one of the insurance programs for at least 12 months with the account or policy in good standing. Applicants must reside in a FEMA designated area and have experienced

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  • Railroad Retirement , TCU October 20, 2017

    Railroad Retirement Benefits to Increase in 2018

    Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, are scheduled to increase in January 2018 on the basis of the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2016 to the corresponding period of the current year. Cost-of-living increases are calculated in both the tier I and tier II benefits included

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  • Legislative Outlook , TCU October 10, 2017

    Why TCU Supports the Jones Act

    Recently, the Jones Act has come under heavy scrutiny from those in the press and across the political spectrum. TCU believes that the Jones Act is good for the United States because it strengthens and supports both our national economy and our national defense. In short, the Jones Act is a law that says if

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  • Carmen Division , Contracts & Union Resources , TCU October 7, 2017

    Tentative National Agreement Reached by the CBG

    A tentative National Agreement has been reached by the six Rail Unions who comprise the Coordinated Bargaining Group (CBG). These six Unions are now in the process of submitting the Tentative Agreement to the specific ratification process of each Union. This is a major development in a long and contentious bargaining round with the industry.

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