TCU/IAM mourns the passing of Seafarers International Union (SIU) Emeritus President Michael Sacco. Mike was the longest-serving president in SIU history, having led the organization from 1988 until his retirement in February 2023 (a period spanning nearly 35 years). “Mike Sacco was larger than life. He was known and respected throughout the entire labor movement.
Retired TCU/IAM National Vice President and Special Assistant to the President, Joel Parker, recently announced his retirement from the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust (NRRIT). NRRIT was established as part of the Railroad Retirement and Survivors Improvement Act of 2001, which allowed Railroad Employees to retire at age sixty (60) with thirty (30) years
On November 20, 2023, the Norfolk Terminal Safety Committee held its first Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation (VBCDC) Thanksgiving Charity Drive to support the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. TCU Lodge 500 Local Chairman and Unit 96 Division Chairman William “Scooter” Stocks Jr. spearheaded this charity drive. The delivery was assisted by BRC
On Wednesday, November 15th, a group of Drummac employees who work on the Amtrak Auto Train Property in Lorton, VA, voted to be represented by TCU/IAM with a margin of over 75%. Drummac employees initially reached out to TCU/IAM National Representative Mitch Canter after seeing recent contracts TCU/IAM won on Amtrak first-hand. These workers are looking
TCU/IAM National Secretary-Treasurer Stan Boyd announced his retirement effective May 1, 2024. Brother Boyd will enter retirement with forty-four (44) years as a TCU/IAM member serving in a variety of different positions at both the Local and National levels. He has served as National Secretary-Treasurer since December 1, 2016. “NST Boyd has served the members
Tomorrow, November 7th, is Election Day! We believe that you should be the one who chooses the elected officials who will represent your community and fight for working people and families. Remember to vote today (if you haven’t already cast your ballot early). “Voting union at the ballot box gives you power at the bargaining
Yesterday, the LA Metro Board of Directors unanimously approved the recommendation to bring the current Ambassador Program in-house instead of utilizing third parties to perform this work. As a result, LA Metro will begin to hire the necessary manpower to do this work. This will create hundreds of good union jobs, many of which
Today, the Cooperating Railway Labor Organizations (CRLO) met with the National Carrier’s Conference Committee (NCCC) to review rate recommendations by United Healthcare. The monthly contribution rate for our members covered under the National Freight Health and Welfare Plan will remain unchanged throughout 2024. It will remain at the current 15% or $309.21. “Keeping the
The ratification process for members working under the ASWC Agreement on Amtrak has begun and will continue through November 10th. “This TA provides significant wage increases, protects our great healthcare with no increased monthly cost, provides additional paid time off, and secures much-needed work rule improvements. This is a great agreement, and I am
TCU/IAM congratulates Ed Dowell on his newly elected position as ATDA President. “Congratulations to President Dowell. I have known and worked with Ed for many years and know he is an effective labor leader who will do a great job leading the ATDA. Being the successor to Leo McCann is no small task. Leo is
