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Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak UP/NS Merger - Educated Members of Congress and staff about concerns a potential merger may bring to our membership

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak UP/NS Merger - Educated Members of Congress and staff about concerns a potential merger may bring to our membership

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak Passenger Rail Assaults - TCU lobbied Members of Congress and their staffs' on the issue of passenger rail assaults towards their membership and advocated for/sought legislation to increase penalties on these assaults

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and theSurface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Railway Safety Act of 2025 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress and it's reintroduction in the 119th Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes orweights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Offi ce of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency,service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio. Digital Inspection Portals - TCU communicated with the FRA and Members of Congress regarding the use of digital inspection portals for inspections on Class I railroads and Amtrak

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. TCU advocated to Congress about increasing RRB's appropriations amount to the agency requested level. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274). TCU Advocated for it's inclusion as an amendment to the FY25 NDAA.

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. TCU advocated to Congress about increasing RRB's appropriations amount to the agency requested level. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. TCU advocated to Congress about increasing RRB's appropriations amount to the agency requested level. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274). TCU Advocated for it's inclusion as an amendment to the FY25 NDAA.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996 - TCU communicated with Congress requesting support of the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights. TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Inspection Data - TCU has communicated with the FRA to determine empirical data on freight car mechanical inspections AMTRAK - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak on ongoing operating issues and funding matters

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. TCU advocated to Congress about increasing RRB's appropriations amount to the agency requested level. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. TCU advocated to Congress about increasing RRB's appropriations amount to the agency requested level. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274). TCU Advocated for it's inclusion as an amendment to the FY25 NDAA.

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. TCU advocated to Congress about increasing RRB's appropriations amount to the agency requested level. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274). TCU Advocated for it's inclusion as an amendment to the FY25 NDAA.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Inspection Data - TCU has communicated with the FRA to determine empirical data on freight car mechanical inspections

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Inspection Data - TCU has communicated with the FRA to determine empirical data on freight car mechanical inspections

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996 - TCU communicated with Congress requesting support of the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights. TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Inspection Data - TCU has communicated with the FRA to determine empirical data on freight car mechanical inspections AMTRAK - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak on ongoing operating issues and funding matters

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. H.R. 8996, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 - TCU advocated for this bill to Member's of Congress. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Inspection Data - TCU has communicated with the FRA to determine empirical data on freight car mechanical inspections

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB and REEF Act - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, and our efforts to remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB and REEF Act - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, and our efforts to remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB and REEF Act - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, and our efforts to remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability, and unemployment. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, sickness and disability. REEF Act - TCU advocates to the House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, which would remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

RRB and REEF Act - TCU regularly communicates with the Railroad Retirement Board and Congress regarding various issues facing our members, including retirement benefits, funding issues, IT modernization efforts, and our efforts to remove railroad unemployment and sickness benefits from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration (see HR 2785/S.1274).

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Communicated with NTSB regarding investigations into ongoing safety cultural studies as well as an incident that resulted in the death of our member in Ohio.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. Amtrak - TCU regularly meets with Amtrak leadership over grant requests and service planning. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with the Office of the Labor Member regarding funding issues for the agency, service levels (incl. wait times on claims and applications), and the ongoing efforts to upgrade the agency's IT infrastructure. Paid Sick Leave - TCU communicated with Congress, the USDOL and USDOT with regards to ongoing efforts to attain sick leave agreements for our members who work at Class 1 railroads.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model"Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Rail Safety - TCU routinely communicates with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to rail safety issues as it pertains to our members, including regulations regarding brake and mechanical inspections, as well as operational concerns. S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023 - TCU communicated with Senate offices in support of the legislation as it pertains to rail car inspections. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights.TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. Truck Size and Weight - TCU communicated to Congress our continued opposition to any increases in the federal limits on truck sizes or weights. TCU opposes this for both safety and competitive reasons. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above).

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above).

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations between rail labor organizations and the freight railroad carriers.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the FRA/DOT, the White House, and the Surface Transportation Board on the status of National Negotiations with the Class 1 freight carriers, represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

S.545/HR. 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the FRA/DOT, and the Surface Transportation Board on the status of National Negotiations with the Class 1 freight carriers, represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above).

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic.

S.545/HR. 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families.

S.545/HR. 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

S.545/HR. 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the FRA/DOT, and the Surface Transportation Board on the status of National Negotiations with the Class 1 freight carriers, represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the FRA/DOT, the White House, and the Surface Transportation Board on the status of National Negotiations with the Class 1 freight carriers, represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the FRA/DOT, the White House, and the Surface Transportation Board on the status of National Negotiations with the Class 1 freight carriers, represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

S.545/HR. 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations between rail labor organizations and the freight railroad carriers.

S.545/HR. 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

S.545/HR. 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families.

S.545/HR. 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. S.545/HR 2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with Congress in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Amtrak - TCU regularly communicates with Amtrak, Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the railroads funding requirements, workforce issues, staffing and service issues, and job protections during the pandemic. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above).

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the FRA/DOT, and the Surface Transportation Board on the status of National Negotiations with the Class 1 freight carriers, represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.

S.545/HR.2900 - REEF Act - TCU communicated with both House and Senate in support of the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness act, which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU regularly communicates with representatives from the RRB with regards to administrative and IT modernization funding needs, potential policy changes by the Board, and the status of the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NNRIT). TCU also communicates to Congress with regards to funding the RRB adequately in order to properly service railroaders and their families. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Surface Transportation Board to register our ongoing concerns with safety and service issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' operating model "Precision Scheduled Railroading." This includes pressures applied to mechanical and intermodal craft employees, resignations, and resulting overall supply chain issues. National Negotiations - TCU communicated to Congress, the White House, the NMB, DOL, DOT, and the STB about the lack of progress with ongoing national negotiations with the freight railroad carriers. H.Con.Res.119 - TCU communicated with House, Senate, USDOT, and DOL regarding the House resolutions to provide additional sick leave to railroad workers as part of the legislation that would enforce a National Agreement (see above). H.R.842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 - TCU communicated our strong support for the PRO Act to the House and Senate. The PRO Act would be allow workers across the country to more easily seek and achieve representation and collective bargaining.