Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
Send It Back: The Brakes III Rule Would Undercut the President’s Own Rail Safety Agenda
Carmen ask the White House to stop a rule that cuts freight car inspections — just months after the President called on Congress to strengthen them. On October 2, the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC-TCU) submitted a formal filing to the White House Office of Management and Budget, which is reviewing a Federal Railroad
TCU/IAM Members Encouraged to Submit Comments on Proposed UP-NS Merger
September 29, 2026, Rockville, MD – The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking public comments on the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. We believe our union members’ voices should be part of that record. Click here to submit your comments. TCU/IAM is joining with our labor partners at BLET and BMWED in collecting comments
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Sharing a Labor Day Message Amid CSX Workforce cuts
MARYLAND, September 8, 2026 – As we reflect on the meaning of Labor Day, this message from Brother Mike Baldwin, President of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen deserves attention. At a time meant to recognize the contributions of working people, CSX announced additional workforce cuts despite reporting record revenue and increased operating income. “Labor Day is
RALLY FOR ALVAND WORKERS SEPT. 4 IN BAKERSFIELD, CA
September 3, 2026, Bakersfield, CA – Alvand workers are fighting for a first contract. Alvand Transportation Corp. – a charter and shuttle transportation company – has refused to engage in meaningful discussions on fair and equitable wage proposals. The workers, TCU/IAM and IAM are calling on the community, labor allies and supporters to join them in
TCU/IAM and IAM District 19 Join Stop the Rail Merger Coalition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2026 – The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) and IAM District 19 have joined the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition, strengthening a growing alliance of rail labor organizations and other industry stakeholders opposed to the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. TCU/IAM and District 19, both part of the IAM Rail Division, represent thousands
TCU/IAM Joins Opposition to UP/NS Merger
August 27, 2026, Rockville, MD – TCU leadership has met extensively with Union Pacific Labor Relations, all the way up to the CEO, seeking meaningful commitments to protect our members from the impacts of the proposed UP-Norfolk Southern merger. Despite those efforts, we have received little more than assurances. TCU’s members have voiced their concerns.
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TCU/IAM Concludes 37th Regular Convention United for the Future
August 6, 2026, LAS VEGAS – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM concluded its 37th Regular Convention Thursday on one message: the future of the union will be built on the same solidarity that has defined its past. Delegates overwhelmingly reelected the TCU/IAM Executive Council to another four-year term, returning National President Matt Hollis, National Secretary-Treasurer Greg
TCU/IAM Opens 37th Regular Convention with Focus on Unity, Leadership, and the Future
August 4, 2026, LAS VEGAS – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM officially opened its 37th Regular Convention this week in Las Vegas, bringing together delegates from across the United States under the theme “Celebrating Our Firsts, Committing to Our Future.” The week began on Monday with the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division Convention, where delegates reelected Brotherhood