Category Archives: Carmen Division

FRA Requests Information on Automation in the Railroad Industry

In March 2018, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a notice in the Federal Register wherein the agency requested comments from the public regarding railroad automation, and how this technology may impact the railroad industry going forward. This request encompassed the entirety of the railroad industry, and sought input on the impacts of automation on

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Tampa and Winston Consolidation

On June 17, 2016, TCU Carmen Division General Vice President, Donald Grissom, presented to the members at Tampa and Winston, FL, the Consolidation Agreement when CSX consolidated these 2 locations.  All active members will receive up to 5 years of protection at 100% of their TPA if continuing in service.  Any member who was furloughed will received

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TCU/IAM Carmen Division Files Comment Requesting that FRA Deny the AAR’s Petition for Waiver to Discontinue Brake Tests on Trains in the Powder River Basin

The Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division, TCU/IAM (BRC) requested that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) deny the Association of American Railroads (AAR) request to allow the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) in the Powder River Basin to discontinue performing brake tests on designated trains due to the use of wayside detection technology. This is the third time

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Remembered – Bob Pirillo

Bob Pirillo passed away on October 7, 2015.  Bob worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and then at Transco Railcar in Oelwein, IA for 27 years.  Bob served as the Local President and Local Chairman of Lodge 6069.  Brother Pirillo was instrumental in maintaining membership, handling grievances and assisting with contract negotiations.  He was a

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