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Transportation Communications Union (TCU) & Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) Reach Local Agreement with CSX Transportation

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgAugust 20, 2024About TCU, Carmen Division, Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, TCU Blog

August 21, 2024 – Today, TCU & BRC reached a tentative agreement with CSX Transportation. The tentative agreement is a five (5) year term which provides 17.5% in General Wage Increases (18.77% compounded), improves vacation agreement entitlements, secures improvements in health and welfare benefits while maintaining the current 15% monthly contribution and modifies local work

TCU National Representative Negotiates new positions for carmen

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgJuly 30, 2024Carmen Division, Local News, TCU Blog

July 30, 2024 – National Representative Jason Cox has negotiated six new positions for Carmen. These positions will support and assist with the utilization of the Wayside Visual System and other Wayside Technology for trains across the NS system. These positions will be stationed in Atlanta, GA. Carmen will be reviewing the video inspection to

BNSF RECALLS ALL FURLOUGHED MEMBERS AT BECKER/BELEN YARD

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgJuly 29, 2024Carmen Division, Local News, TCU Blog

July 29, 2024 – On July 15, 2024, BNSF has opened Becker Yard in Becker, NM. They have recalled all of the furloughed members at Becker/Belen Yard. They will also be hiring ten new employees to perform mechanical inspections on the very long trains. This location will have 16 Carmen performing these inspections around the

TCU NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAIL SAFETY ISSUES CARMEN FACE

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgJuly 24, 2024Carmen Division, Legislative Outlook, Local News, TCU Blog

July 24, 2024 – TCU’s National Legislative Director, David Arouca, testified before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the significant challenges the carmen craft is facing in the railroad industry today. Brother Arouca highlighted the issues our members consistently raise to us: the railroads are not giving them enough time to do their jobs

TCU & BRC LEADERSHIP ATTEND BRIGHTLINE WEST GROUNDBREAKING IN LAS VEGAS

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgApril 22, 2024Carmen Division, Legislative Outlook, Local News, TCU Blog

TCU/IAM National President Artie Maratea and Carmen Division General President Don Grissom attended the historic groundbreaking of America’s first high-speed rail line in Las Vegas, NV, on Monday, April 22. NP Maratea and Carmen Division GP Grissom were joined by Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other rail labor leaders. Brightline West

BRC Secures Sick Leave at CPKC

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgApril 16, 2024Carmen Division, Press Releases, TCU Blog

The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC-TCU) is proud to announce that a sick leave agreement has been reached with Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad (CPKC). This agreement is in line with agreements reached with other Class 1 carriers. The agreement provides for 4 paid sick days, and the ability to convert 3 additional days

Biden Administration Announces Two-Person Crew Rule

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgApril 3, 2024Carmen Division, Legislative Outlook, Local News, TCU Blog

Yesterday, TCU and BRC joined the rest of rail labor in celebrating the finalizing of the two-person crew rule. The new rule will require most trains to have a minimum of two crew members, significantly improving operating crew safety as well as the safety of communities our trains pass through. “Common sense tells us that

April 2024 Veteran of the Month

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgApril 1, 2024Carmen Division, Local News, TCU Blog

Our April TCU Veteran of the Month is Brother Nicholas Contreras. Brother Contreras was drafted and served in the United States Army from March 1954 to March 1956. During his service, he completed 16 weeks of Basic and Advanced Infantry Training in Fort Bliss, Texas, and was stationed in Pittsburg, PA. Brother Contreras has been

Celebrating big wins on the court in Arkansas

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgMarch 25, 2024Carmen Division, Local News, TCU Blog, Uncategorized

TCU/IAM’s Local Lodge 6114 Local Chairman John Dancer’s son, Will Dancer, has recently had some huge accomplishments on the basketball court. On February 10, 2024, Will Dancer and his team won the 2024 Home School League Arkansas State Championship 16u Division. In addition to winning the Championship, Will was selected for the State All-Star Team.

TCU, BRC leaders present at FRA Rail Share Conference

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgDecember 4, 2023Carmen Division, Legislative Outlook, TCU Blog

Last week, TCU and Carmen Division leaders attended the Federal Railroad Administration’s 2nd annual Rail Share Conference in Kansas City to engage directly with industry and government leaders on rail safety issues. Speaking to a packed audience of FRA officials and Class 1 railroad managers and executives, TCU National Legislative Director Dave Arouca led

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