If the measures in the Surface Transportation Bill (H.R. 7) are passed more than 2000 Amtrak on-board workers will lose their jobs. At a time when Amtrak ridership is at record highs, cuts in services and privatizing those positions will adversely affect service, safety and security on every train. These hard working middle-class workers are
A recent release from the Transportation Trades Department AFL-CIO, of which TCU/IAM is a member, points out the troubling issues that are written into the Surface Transportation Bill proposed by Congressman John Mica (R-FL). These points were also echoed in a release from the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP). If the measures in this
After it was announced that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made a deal with House Speaker John Boehner to make significant anti-union changes to the Railway Labor Act in return for Republican agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, TCU and IAM mobilized with other unions to oppose the so-called compromise. TCU/IAM was signatory to
TCU/IAM has released copies of the fully executed National Agreements for the Carmen Division. The agreement is effective January 4, 2012. Click here to view the Agreement
TCU/IAM President Bob Scardelletti and IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger released statements criticizing a Congressional proposal that provides long-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding at the expense of railroad and airline workers’ rights to join unions. TCU/IAM and IAM also sent joint letters to each member of the House and Senate urging them to pass
The IAM is standing up for collective bargaining rights in South Carolina and across the country with a 30-second TV ad titled “Scales.” The ad frames the current debate over union rights with a basic question: “What does more to help American workers and protect the middle class? The rants of politicians plumped up with
TCU/IAM has released copies of the fully executed National Agreements for Clerks and Carmen. The agreements are effective January 4, 2012. Click here to view the Carmen Agreement. Click here to view the Clerical Agreement.
The deadline to apply for a 2012 IAM Scholarship Award is fast-approaching. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 24, 2012 to be considered. Information on eligibility requirements and how to request an application is available online here. “I am proud of all the TCU/IAM Lodges that have made donations to this scholarship. TCU/IAM
December 22, 2011 TCU Carmen and Clerical members have ratified contracts with the national freight carriers by resounding margins. 86% of Carmen voted in favor of the contract. 93% of Clerical members voted in favor of the contract. “I am gratified by these record votes,” said TCU President Robert Scardelletti. “It was a hard fight
Congratulations to: Joe English Lodge 5085 – first prize $1000 David Neff Lodge 5101 – second prize $500 The raffle was a great success raising $16,000 for MNPL. TCU President Bob Scardelletti said, “Congratulations to Joe and David. I want to thank everyone for your hard work in helping make our MNPL raffle a success.
