Category Archives: Contracts & Union Resources

Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with Union Pacific

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

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TCU/IAM and IAM Union Secure Organizing Victory for Alstom Workers at Atlanta Airport

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

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LIRR Bargaining Update and Statement from TCU/IAM National President

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

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TCU/IAM is standing strong for our members on the Long Island Railroad

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

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Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC)

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

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Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with NS & BNSF

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

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Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with CSX Transportation

September 12, 2024 – Washington, DC Today, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC) announced that their members have voted strongly in favor of ratifying their respective Agreements with CSX Transportation. These agreements cover the TCU Clerical as well as BRC and TWU Carmen on CSXT. The agreements consist of a five-year

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Transportation Communications Union (TCU) & Brotherhood Railway Carmen (BRC) Reach Local Agreements with NS and BNSF

August 23, 2024 – TCU and BRC have reached tentative agreements with both Norfolk Southern (NS) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF).  The tentative agreements are a five (5) year term that mirror the agreements reached earlier this week with CSX Transportation, which provides 17.5% in General Wage Increases (18.77% compounded), improves vacation agreement entitlements,

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

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

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