Celebrate the season with the Union Plus Credit Card. No annual fee* means more money for what matters most, creating magic this holiday season and throughout the year ahead. Visit https://unionplus.click/olv for details. TCU/IAM members could be eligible for the following after three months with the Union Plus Credit Card https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/hardship-help: Disability Grant: $1,600-$2,700. For
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) has reached an agreement with Union Pacific providing a commitment of job security for all BRC members employed by both Union Pacific or Norfolk Southern at the time the railroads merge, ensuring these employees will have a job opportunity for the remainder of their career. This protection secures hundreds of
November 5, 2025 – Leaders from the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) recently participated in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roundtable hosted by Microsoft, the AFL-CIO Tech Institute, and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD). The event brought together transportation unions to discuss how AI is reshaping
November 4, 2025 – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) and the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) have reached a Tentative Agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This agreement largely mirrors the five-year national pattern established with CSXT, Norfolk Southern, BNSF, and the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). The Tentative Agreement provides 17.5% General Wage
The Illinois General Assembly passed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act early Friday morning, avoiding the $1.5B fiscal cliff that would be catastrophic for public transit across the state. Adequate funding will provide the ability to reach timely agreements and will help to ensure our members have the resources needed to do their job safely,”
October 24, 2025 – Last month, TCU/IAM members, families, and staff joined together in Central Park for the Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure.” Despite the steady rain throughout the day, the energy and solidarity of our union family never wavered. Led by FIERCE, TCU/IAM’s Women’s Committee, our team proudly walked in support of
October 17, 2025 – In accordance with the Railway Labor Act, Presidential Emergency Board No. 253 issued its report and recommendations late this afternoon. We are continuing to comb through all of the specifics contained in the extensive report. However, after a brief review, we are confident the voices of our members were heard. PEB
October 8, 2025 – Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.6 million to students of union families. Over 4,000 union families have benefited from Union Plus’s commitment to higher education. The Union Plus Scholarship Program application for courses beginning in the Fall of 2026 is now available
October 1, 2025 – We want to assure our TCU/IAM members that the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will remain open and continue to process benefits without interruption. The RRB has confirmed that: Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment & Sickness benefits will be paid on time. RRB field offices will remain open, although staffing levels may
September 30, 2025 – Letter from TCU/IAM National President Artie Maratea: “With the looming government shutdown, I want to set the record straight: our Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) for the Long Island Rail Road is not impacted by any government shutdown. The process we are in will continue to move forward, regardless of what happens in
