New York, NY, September 15, 2025 — The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), together with the coalition of unions representing workers on the Long Island Rail Road, announced today that they are formally requesting the appointment of a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) after more than two years of stalled negotiations with the MTA and LIRR. TCU/IAM
Due to Governor Hochul’s failures, TCU/IAM must begin preparing for a potential strike on September 18, 2025. It is critical that all members take immediate steps to ensure they are ready. What You Need to Do: Sign Up for Unemployment Benefits: Here is the necessary information for members to apply for unemployment benefits. Our Social
September 12, 2025 – In recent weeks, Governor Hochul and MTA officials have attempted to shift blame and mislead the public about the ongoing labor dispute at the Long Island Rail Road. Instead of working toward a fair contract, they have chosen to distort the facts, painting LIRR workers as greedy and outdated, while downplaying
September 11, 2025 – The following is a statement from TCU/IAM National President Artie Maratea on the impending LIRR strike and misinformation about negotiations: To date, we have remained relatively silent on the current impasse with Long Island Rail Road, the MTA and Governor Hochul – preferring to continue to work towards an agreement rather than
August 26, 2025 – The Transportation Communications Union and the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) have each successfully ratified their Tentative Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad. These agreements largely mirror the five-year agreements reached late last year with CSXT, Norfolk Southern and BNSF, and the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). The agreement provides 17.5% General
ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2025 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) Rail Division and the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) announced the successful organizing victory for 90 Alstom employees who operate and maintain the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The election and results were announced on Aug. 20, 2025. The Alstom workers are responsible for
August 15, 2025 – Statement from TCU/IAM National President Maratea on LIRR Bargaining Updates: “Earlier this week, we received a proffer of arbitration from the National Mediation Board, which is the next step outlined under the Railway Labor Act. I have rejected this offer and expect to be released from mediation soon. The Long Island
May 23, 2025 – TCU/IAM remains steadfast in its commitment to securing a strong agreement for our members on the Long Island Railroad. “We’ve been at the bargaining table for over a year, and our position is clear,” said TCU National Vice President Nick Peluso. “Our members expect—and deserve—an agreement that reflects the value of
December 9, 2024 – TCU and BRC announced that their members have voted to ratify their respective Agreements with the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC), which mirror the five (5) year agreements reached earlier this year with CSXT, Norfolk Southern, and BNSF. These agreements provide 17.5% general wage increases (18.77 compounded). These are the largest wage
September 17, 2024 – Washington, DC Today, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU), Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC), and Transport Workers Union (TWU) announced that their members have voted to ratify their respective Agreements with Norfolk Southern (NS). Additionally, TCU and BRC announced that their members have ratified their agreements with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF). The
