Union Plus Programs for TCU Members
TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.
BRC Secures Sick Leave at CPKC
The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC-TCU) is proud to announce that a sick leave agreement has been reached with Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad (CPKC). This agreement is in line with agreements reached with other Class 1 carriers. The agreement provides for 4 paid sick days, and the ability to convert 3 additional days
TCU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ELECTS NEW NVP AND NP MARATEA APPOINTS NEW NR & ANR FOR UNIT 46
On April 10, 2024, the TCU Executive Council elected Brian Soderstrom as the new National Vice President. Brother Soderstrom joined TCU in 2005 as an Ore Dock employee of the Canadian National Railway at the Duluth and Two Harbors, Minnesota, Lake Superior Iron Ore shipping facilities. On October 1, 2014, he became a Board
APRIL 2024 UNION PLUS PROGRAMS
Make 2024 the best travel year yet with the Union Plus Travel Benefits Awareness Campaign: Explore in ’24. Whether you are exploring destinations within the States, jet-setting overseas, or planning a relaxing staycation closer to home, Union Plus travel savings and discounts are tailored to make your time off smoother, more enjoyable, and, most importantly,
Biden Administration Announces Two-Person Crew Rule
Yesterday, TCU and BRC joined the rest of rail labor in celebrating the finalizing of the two-person crew rule. The new rule will require most trains to have a minimum of two crew members, significantly improving operating crew safety as well as the safety of communities our trains pass through. “Common sense tells us that
Railroad Retirement Board Pre- Retirement Seminars April through June 2024
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (the Board) has announced in-person Pre-Retirement Seminars. Union officials, auxiliary members, and their spouses are welcome to attend, as well as rail employees and spouses within 5 years of retirement. Find below a schedule of the upcoming Pre-Retirement Seminars to be held by the Board during the period of April
April 2024 Veteran of the Month
Our April TCU Veteran of the Month is Brother Nicholas Contreras. Brother Contreras was drafted and served in the United States Army from March 1954 to March 1956. During his service, he completed 16 weeks of Basic and Advanced Infantry Training in Fort Bliss, Texas, and was stationed in Pittsburg, PA. Brother Contreras has been
TCU allies secure key positions on STB Passenger Rail Committee
TCU-supported nominees were appointed to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC) on Thursday, March 28th. STB announced the PRAC in November 2023 to provide guidance and make recommendations to the Board on passenger rail issues across the country. The Committee’s goals are to improve efficiency on passenger rail routes, reduce disputes
Celebrating big wins on the court in Arkansas
TCU/IAM’s Local Lodge 6114 Local Chairman John Dancer’s son, Will Dancer, has recently had some huge accomplishments on the basketball court. On February 10, 2024, Will Dancer and his team won the 2024 Home School League Arkansas State Championship 16u Division. In addition to winning the Championship, Will was selected for the State All-Star Team.
With House GOP Stalling on Rail Safety, House Dems hold Roundtable
In the wake of the East Palestine derailment, and despite public outcry to pass legislation to improve rail safety nationwide, House Republican leadership has so far refused to even hold a hearing, let alone put forward legislation. Last week, House Democrats took matters into their own hands by holding a Rail Safety Roundtable featuring workers
Sec. Buttigieg responds to latest AAR mischaracterizations, highlights disconnect between industry and regulator
In a response to letter from the Association of American Railroads (AAR), Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reiterated his major concerns regarding the downward trajectory of safety in the freight rail industry. In the letter, Secretary Buttigieg stated, “The major freight railroads are widely and increasingly regarded as being obsessed with quarterly profits and