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 […]
TCU NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE NEGOTIATES NEW POSITIONS FOR CARMEN
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 […]
TCU NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAIL SAFETY ISSUES CARMEN FACE
TCU National Legislative Director David Arouca. July 24, 2024 – TCU’s National Legislative Director, David Arouca, testified before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the significant challenges the carmen craft is facing in the railroad industry today. Brother Arouca highlighted the issues our members consistently raise to us: the railroads are not giving them enough time […]
Hearing into disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment in Ohio puts focus on rushed inspections due to years of job cuts
BYJOSH FUNK AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Major freight railroads are rushing railcar inspections, reinforcing known safety concerns raised by unions for years, but at a House hearing Tuesday they’ll present new evidence from federal inspectors that railcar checks are routinely less than two minutes per car. To continue reading…
BNSF Accuses Teenage Rail Enthusiast of Derailing Train
By Railfan.com & Railroad Staff BNSF Railway Police have accused a 17-year-old railroad enthusiast of purposely derailing a coal train and filming it in Nebraska this spring. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that railroad police have referred the case to the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office recommending that the teenager be charged with felony criminal mischief after allegedly tampering […]
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Railroads must provide details of hazardous cargo immediately after a derailment under new rule
BY JOSH FUNK for apnews.com OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new federal rule finalized Monday aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train almost immediately after a derailment so they can respond appropriately. To continue reading…
Patricia M. Frank
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SURVEY RESULTS FOR NATIONAL BARGAINING
TCU recently concluded our survey process for all Clerical members in National Bargaining. National Bargaining surveys are distributed to respective Local Chairs who have members covered under the National Agreement. Surveys are then completed based on membership feedback prioritizing membership concerns. Members indicated a strong desire to have a contract without years of delay. Additional […]
Dale Edward Pruitt
Obituary courtesy of edwardsfuneral home.org Dale Edward Pruitt, 70-year-old resident of Doniphan, MO, departed this life Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born January 17, 1954, in Hayti, MO, to the late Ollie (Garner) Motley. To continue reading…