Job Insurance for TCU Members

With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.

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Union Plus Programs for TCU Members

TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.

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2025 Fringe Benefits

Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2025 for Carmen and Clerks.

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TCU FIERCE Continues Third Annual Holiday Tradition

On December 23, TCU’s Women’s Committee founder and National Representative, Katrina Coleman, delivered Christmas presents to the Wilson family in Baltimore, MD, supporting four children ages 4 to 14. This visit marked the third annual Adopt-A-Family effort organized by TCU FIERCE, with generous support from local TCU lodges in the surrounding area.  Coleman was joined by

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BRC, Rail Labor Meet with U.S. Senators to Push for Rail Safety

This week, representatives of TCU’s Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) Division met with Senate offices in Ohio and Indiana to discuss ongoing safety issues in the Class I freight rail industry, as part of a broader rail labor effort to advocate for passage of the bipartisan Railway Safety Act. BRC National Representative Jason Cox and

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TCU applauds bipartisan passenger rail assault protection legislation

Today, the Transportation Communications Union/IAM applauds the introduction of the bipartisan Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act (PRCPA) which would make it a federal offense to assault a crew member aboard a train, or service employees in a train station. These protections closely mirror the same federal protections given to airline crew members and airport workers.

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez, 14 L.A. Region Members of Congress Urge Alvand Back to the Table, Warns Against Targeting

On December 19th, 2025, Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) led a letter with 14 of his colleagues to Alvand Transportation CEO Victor Alvandi, urging the company to come back to the table and negotiate with the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) members who voted to organize more than a year ago. Bus drivers at Alvand Transportation

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TCU Proudly Endorses Rep. Deluzio’s bipartisan “Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act”

January 6, 2025 – Today, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) proudly endorsed Rep. Chris Deluzio’s (D-PA) bill, the “Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act,” which supports veterans in the workplace across the country. The bill would require employers with 50 or more employees to display a posting (similar to a

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National Leadership Change At TCU/IAM

December 17, 2025 – This morning, TCU/IAM Executive Council unanimously elected National Vice President Matt Hollis as National President-Elect to fill the interim vacancy created by the sudden resignation of Artie Maratea due to health concerns. “I am deeply honored by the confidence and unanimous support shown by the Executive Council in selecting me to

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TCU/IAM Holds Informational Picket at Los Angeles Union Station Urging Alvand to Return to the Table for a Fair Contract

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) held a powerful informational picket on December 5, 2025, at Los Angeles Union Station, calling on Alvand Transportation to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair contract for the workers who keep their operations running every day. TCU/IAM members, IAM Rail Division, and allies

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TCU/IAM Commends Amtrak Board, USDOT & FRA for Recognizing Frontline Employees with Year-End Bonus

The Transportation Communications Union commends the Amtrak Board of Directors, USDOT Secretary Duffy, and FRA Administrator Fink for their decision to direct end-of-year bonus money to frontline employees. This action recognizes the unwavering dedication of the frontline employees who serve as the backbone of our national passenger rail system. TCU National Secretary-Treasurer and Vice President

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TCU/IAM Local Lodge 2508 Women’s Committee Hosts Successful Canned Food Drive for House of Ruth Families

December 4, 2025 – The Women’s Committee of TCU/IAM Local Lodge 2508 recently organized a highly successful canned food drive to benefit families supported by the House of Ruth. This essential community resource provides safety, services, and hope to women and children affected by domestic violence. With the holiday season approaching, the TCU/IAM Local Lodge 2508 Women’s

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