TCU Local 146, 943 and 1295 Members attend Rally to Re-Elect Raphael Warnock in Georgia TCU Members in Georgia attend a morning rally to support there re-election of Senator Raphael Warnock “I am so proud to see our members get involved and support Senator Warnock. I know he will continue to do the right thing
December 1, 2022 – Washington DC – The United States Senate voted to pass legislation to impose the terms of the recent Tentative Agreement for the remaining four (4) unions who failed to ratify their agreement. However, the Senate did not pass the resolution to provide paid sick days to railroad workers. Today’s vote by
In accordance with the IAM Constitution and as noted in this letter, their monthly per capita tax is increased by using the average of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Canadian
TCU is deeply saddened by the passing of beloved former William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center Director Chris Wagoner. For decades, our representatives and our membership have greatly benefited from the educational programs offered at the W3 under Brother Wagoner’s direction and facilitated by the wonderful instructors he led. Chris and his staff have
TCU members’ MNPL contributions lead the way On the heels of a mid-term election that saw many of TCU’s friends in Congress win re-election, we wanted to highlight our members’ generous contributions to our union’s Political Action Committee (PAC), the Machinists Non-partisan Political League (MNPL). Through November 1st, 2022, TCU members raised an impressive $265,264
On October 26 TCU members working at CSX Intermodal Terminals, Inc. completed their agreement ratification process. 66% of the workforce participated in voting and voted overwhelmingly to approve the agreement. This agreement used the recent National Agreement as a basis for general wage increases but also contained additional economic and work rule improvements as well
October 18, 2022 -US Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh with 1st District, Indiana Congressman Frank Mrvan visited with Members of BRC/TCU LL6295, during a tour of the Mid/End of Life Rail Car facility at the NICTD -South Shore Line Railroad in Michigan City, Indiana. The visit provided an opportunity for our members to show case
Secretary Walsh was one of the guest speakers to address the delegates at the IAM convention last week. During his remarks, which covered a variety of important national topics, Secretary Walsh explained the importance of the recent National Agreement and highlights the importance of railroad workers in this country. Here is a link
TCU recently reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with CSX Intermodal Terminals, Inc. This agreement will be going out for ratification by the members working at CSX Intermodal next week. The TA largely followed the pattern of PEB 250 – 22% General wage increases (24% compounded) over the life of the agreement as well as $5,000
The deadline to vote on the National Agreement ratification was 3pm EST, today. The National Agreement has been ratified by the Clerical and the Carmen membership. The new, independent electronic voting process allowed for more membership engagement than ever before seen for a National ratification. 58% of the Carmen covered by National Handling voted in
