WILLIAM DECARLO

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. 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 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.

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.

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.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 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.

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, 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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).

H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - TCU communicated to Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration the various funding needs of Amtrak and commuter railroads, the need for furlough protections for railroad employees, and an extension of the expanded Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) benefits for railroad workers coping with the pandemic. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - TCU communicated to Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the various funding needs of Amtrak and commuter railroads, the need for furlough protections for railroad employees, and an extension of the expanded Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) benefits for railroad workers coping with the pandemic. S.545 - 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 both 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.

H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - TCU communicated to Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration the various funding needs of Amtrak and commuter railroads, the need for furlough protections for railroad employees, and an extension of the expanded Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) benefits for railroad workers coping with the pandemic. S.545 - 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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading." H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - TCU communicated to Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the various funding needs of Amtrak and commuter railroads, the need for furlough protections for railroad employees, and an extension of the expanded Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) benefits for railroad workers coping with the pandemic. 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.

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.

H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - TCU communicated with the House and Senate in support of various railroad provisions in the IIJA, including Amtrak station staffing, Amtrak funding and others. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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 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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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.

H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - TCU communicated with the House and Senate in support of various railroad provisions in the IIJA, including Amtrak station staffing, Amtrak funding and others. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress, the Federal Railroad Administration and the Department of Transportation to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading." 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. H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - TCU communicated with the House and Senate in support of various railroad provisions in the IIJA, including Amtrak station staffing, Amtrak funding and others.

H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - TCU communicated with the House and Senate in support of various railroad provisions in the IIJA, including Amtrak station staffing, Amtrak funding and others. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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.

H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - TCU communicated with the House and Senate in support of various railroad provisions in the IIJA, including Amtrak station staffing, Amtrak funding and others. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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 and the Department of Transportation to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading." 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. H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - TCU communicated with the House and Senate in support of various railroad provisions in the IIJA, including Amtrak station staffing, Amtrak funding and others.

S.545 - 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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

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 - 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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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.

H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - TCU communicated to Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration the various funding needs of Amtrak and commuter railroads, the need for furlough protections for railroad employees, and an extension of the expanded Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) benefits for railroad workers coping with the pandemic. S.545 - 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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - TCU communicated to Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration the various funding needs of Amtrak and commuter railroads, the need for furlough protections for railroad employees, and an extension of the expanded Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) benefits for railroad workers coping with the pandemic. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - TCU communicated to Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration with regards to the various funding needs of Amtrak and commuter railroads, the need for furlough protections for railroad employees, and an extension of the expanded Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) benefits for railroad workers coping with the pandemic. S.545 - 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 both 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.

H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - TCU communicated with the House and Senate in support of various railroad provisions in the IIJA, including Amtrak station staffing, Amtrak funding and others. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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. Commuter Railroads - TCU communicated to Congress our various issues related to ongoing collective bargaining disputes with our members' commuter railroad employers.

H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - TCU communicated with the House and Senate in support of various railroad provisions in the IIJA, including Amtrak station staffing, Amtrak funding and others. Precision Scheduled Railroading - TCU communicated with Congress and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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 and the Federal Railroad Administration to register our ongoing concerns with safety issues tied to the Class 1 freight railroads' new operating model, "Precision Scheduled Railroading," and the need for increased field inspections by the FRA. TCU has also communicated specifically to the FRA regarding the DOT mask requirements as well as proposed regulatory waivers from Class 1 freight railroads. 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.

Freight Transportation Policy - We routinely communicate with Congress and the Administration regarding various freight rail issues, including Class 1 freight railroads' operating model commonly referred to as "Precision Scheduled Railroading" (PSR). As an organization representing frontline railroad workers, we oppose many of the negative effects PSR has had on safety - both for our members and the communities railroads travel through. We also communicate on the negative impact PSR is having on freight commerce as a whole, as it limits access to freight rail transportation for many customers. Truck size and weight - TCU opposes any efforts to raise the weight limits for truck sizes and weights on our nation's interstate highways. We routinely communicate this opposition to Congress and the Administration. Amtrak and Transit relief funding - TCU communicated with Congress and Amtrak heavily on the need for further relief funding for Amtrak and Transit agencies, as a result of pandemic-related decline in ridership and revenues. TCU has specifically asked for assistance that would benefit employees. H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, TRAIN Subtitle - TCU communicated with House offices on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization portion of HR 2 with regards to the sections related to Amtrak funding, Amtrak staffing, Amtrak onboard services, and a proposed study of "Precision Scheduled Railroading." H.R. 3148, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices in support of this legislation which would bring Yardmasters under DOT Hours-of-Service regulations. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets regularly with representatives of the Railroad Retirement Board to discuss issues related to the trust's funding status, potential policy changes by the Board, implementation of Railroad Unemployment expansions and extensions, and other matters.

Railway Labor Act - TCU communicated with House staff on current RLA applications. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance funding for Amtrak, and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, TRAIN Act subtitle - TCU communicated with House offices on the Surface Reauthorization portion of H.R. 2, including issues related to Amtrak funding, Amtrak staffing, onboard services, as well as a mandated study of Precision Scheduled Railroading.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2021 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance funding for Amtrak, and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, TRAIN Act subtitle - TCU communicated with House offices on the Surface Reauthorization portion of H.R. 2, including issues related to Amtrak funding, Amtrak staffing, onboard services, as well as a mandated study of Precision Scheduled Railroading. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices in support of the HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2021 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance funding for Amtrak, and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, TRAIN Act subtitle - TCU communicated with House offices on the Surface Reauthorization portion of H.R. 2, including issues related to Amtrak funding, Amtrak staffing, onboard services, as well as a mandated study of Precision Scheduled Railroading. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices in support of the HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance package for Amtrak and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. HR 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB, House and Senate staff with regards to the specific programs and tax credits applying to Railroad retirees.

RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues included: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes (like Food & Beverage changes) at Amtrak. HR 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff regarding emergency operating assistance for Amtrak, as well as transit agencies that employ our members at commuter railroads. Specifically, TCU supported efforts to increase operating assistance for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) as well as other commuter railroads affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance package for Amtrak and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues included: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and operational changes (like Food & Beverage changes) at Amtrak. HR 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff regarding emergency operating assistance for Amtrak, as well as transit agencies that employ our members at commuter railroads. Specifically, TCU supported efforts to increase operating assistance for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) as well as other commuter railroads affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. RRB Funding - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board and possible remedies in future appropriations bills. HR 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB, House and Senate staff with regards to the specific programs and tax credits applying to Railroad retirees.

RUI Sequestration - TCU lobbied the House and Senate on the Railroad Employee Equality and Fairness (REEF) Act (S. 4860), which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. This bill would eliminate the unfair and artificial cut to RUI benefit payments that are unique to unemployed railroad workers. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets regularly with representatives of the Railroad Retirement Board to discuss issues related to the trust's funding status, potential policy changes by the Board, implementation of Railroad Unemployment expansions and extensions, and other matters.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets regularly with representatives of the Railroad Retirement Board to discuss issues related to the trust's funding status, potential policy changes by the Board, implementation of Railroad Unemployment expansions and extensions, and other matters. RUI Sequestration - TCU lobbied the House and Senate on the Railroad Employee Equality and Fairness (REEF) Act (S. 4860), which would remove Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) from the list of programs subject to budget sequestration. This bill would eliminate the unfair and artificial cut to RUI benefit payments that are unique to unemployed railroad workers.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance package for Amtrak and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2020 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance package for Amtrak and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices on the reintroduction of HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

Freight Transportation Policy - We routinely communicate with Congress and the Administration regarding various freight rail issues, including Class 1 freight railroads' operating model commonly referred to as "Precision Scheduled Railroading" (PSR). As an organization representing frontline railroad workers, we oppose many of the negative effects PSR has had on safety - both for our members and the communities railroads travel through. We also communicate on the negative impact PSR is having on freight commerce as a whole, as it limits access to freight rail transportation for many customers. Truck size and weight - TCU opposes any efforts to raise the weight limits for truck sizes and weights on our nation's interstate highways. We routinely communicate this opposition to Congress and the Administration. Amtrak and Transit relief funding - TCU communicated with Congress and Amtrak heavily on the need for further relief funding for Amtrak and Transit agencies, as a result of pandemic-related decline in ridership and revenues. TCU has specifically asked for assistance that would benefit employees by protecting against furloughs. H.R. 3148, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices in support of this legislation which would bring Yardmasters under DOT Hours-of-Service regulations. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets regularly with representatives of the Railroad Retirement Board to discuss issues related to the trust's funding status, potential policy changes by the Board, implementation of Railroad Unemployment expansions and extensions, and other matters.

Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets periodically with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to discuss the Boards operations, the trusts status, and any potential policy changes in the future. TCU communicated with the RRB on issues related to its Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) program in the wake of COVID-19 imposed furloughs in the railroad industry. H.R. 748, "CARES Act" - TCU communicated with the RRB as well as House and Senate staff to discuss funding issues at the Board in the CARES Act. TCU shared information with the House, Senate, and the RRB with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the RUI program, funding IT-related projects to program the expansion and extension of RUI benefits, and the removal of RUI from the list of programs subject to sequestration. Amtrak Appropriations FY2021 - TCU communicated with members of the House and Senate, as well as Amtrak itself, regarding various grant-related issues. These issues include: grant funding levels for Amtrak, report language for Amtrak grants, and food & beverage operational changes at Amtrak. Amtrak Assistance - TCU communicated with Amtrak, House and Senate staff with regards to the operating assistance funding for Amtrak, and labor protections for employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, TRAIN Act subtitle - TCU communicated with House offices on the Surface Reauthorization portion of H.R. 2, including issues related to Amtrak funding, Amtrak staffing, onboard services, as well as a mandated study of Precision Scheduled Railroading. Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices in support of the HR 3148. Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) - TCU communicated with House and Senate staff, as well as Federal Railroad Administration officials and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials, regarding the freight rail industrys new operating model, Precision Scheduled Railroading. TCU specifically commented on how PSR may impact workforce safety in the railroad industry.

Freight Transportation Policy - We routinely communicate with Congress and the Administration regarding various freight rail issues, including Class 1 freight railroads' operating model commonly referred to as "Precision Scheduled Railroading" (PSR). As an organization representing frontline railroad workers, we oppose many of the negative effects PSR has had on safety - both for our members and the communities railroads travel through. We also communicate on the negative impact PSR is having on freight commerce as a whole, as it limits access to freight rail transportation for many customers. Truck size and weight - TCU opposes any efforts to raise the weight limits for truck sizes and weights on our nation's interstate highways. We routinely communicate this opposition to Congress and the Administration. Amtrak and Transit relief funding - TCU communicated with Congress and Amtrak heavily on the need for further relief funding for Amtrak and Transit agencies, as a result of pandemic-related decline in ridership and revenues. TCU has specifically asked for assistance that would benefit employees. H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act, TRAIN Subtitle - TCU communicated with House offices on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization portion of HR 2 with regards to the sections related to Amtrak funding, Amtrak staffing, Amtrak onboard services, and a proposed study of "Precision Scheduled Railroading." H.R. 3148, Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act - TCU communicated with House offices in support of this legislation which would bring Yardmasters under DOT Hours-of-Service regulations. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) - TCU meets regularly with representatives of the Railroad Retirement Board to discuss issues related to the trust's funding status, potential policy changes by the Board, implementation of Railroad Unemployment expansions and extensions, and other matters.