September 12, 2024 – Washington, DC Today, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC) announced that their members have voted strongly in favor of ratifying their respective Agreements with CSX Transportation. These agreements cover the TCU Clerical as well as BRC and TWU Carmen on CSXT. The agreements consist of a five-year […]
August 21, 2024 – Today, TCU & BRC reached a tentative agreement with CSX Transportation. The tentative agreement is a five (5) year term which provides 17.5% in General Wage Increases (18.77% compounded), improves vacation agreement entitlements, secures improvements in health and welfare benefits while maintaining the current 15% monthly contribution and modifies local work rules […]
August 20, 2024 – Today, TCU reached a tentative agreement with CSX Transportation. The tentative agreement is a five (5) year term which provides 17.5% in General Wage Increases (18.77% compounded), improves vacation agreement entitlements, secures improvements in health and welfare benefits while maintaining the current 15% monthly contribution and modifies local work rules currently in […]
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads have extensive networks in the U.S. By The Associated Press via nbcnews.com DETROIT — Canada’s two largest railroads are starting to shut down their shipping networks as a labor dispute with the Teamsters union threatens to cause lockouts or strikes that would disrupt cross-border trade with the […]
Lifetime Members: As of August 2024, most ‘Lifetime Member’ mailings have been sent out in the mail. Some of you may have been charged for the postage. Unfortunately, USPS made a mistake, and you were not supposed to be charged. On behalf of TCU, please accept our apologies. We will be reimbursing those who paid […]
July 30, 2024 – National Representative Jason Cox has negotiated six new positions for Carmen. These positions will support and assist with the utilization of the Wayside Visual System and other Wayside Technology for trains across the NS system. These positions will be stationed in Atlanta, GA. Carmen will be reviewing the video inspection to enhance […]
Michael Chad May, 54, of Marine, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. To continue reading obituary, please visit meridithfuneralhome.com
BY JOSH FUNK Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances, saying the mandate is arbitrary, capricious and an illegal abuse of discretion. To continue reading…