On Wednesday, August 13th, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sent termination notices to all members of the Rail Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC), including the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division’s (TCU-BRC) three sitting members. No explanation was given in the termination letters. Press statements from the Department of Transportation (USDOT) later mentioned that they were terminating
July 14, 2024 – The Unions for Jobs & Environmental Progress (UJEP) Coalition submitted comments today offering a realistic vision for repealing the carbon pollution standards promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “TCU will always fight for our members’ jobs – regardless of the politics. We didn’t like the EPA rule when it initially
WASHINGTON, May 31, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and Artie Maratea, TCU/IAM National President, issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s plan to effectively end the majority of Job Corps programs by June 30, 2025: “4,500 current students were
TCU/IAM National President Maratea’s statement on the recent DOL announcement: “I’m deeply saddened by the Administration’s announcement to effectively cancel Job Corps programs as of June 30th. Thousands of at-risk youth rely on this program every year to help lift themselves out of poverty. TCU has operated a small but advanced training program
Trains don’t run themselves. The Long Island Railroad, which is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, relies on a highly skilled workforce to keep trains running 24/7 from Manhattan to the end of Long Island. However, most of LIRR’s workers haven’t had a raise in three (3) years — despite a dramatic increase in
April 8, 2025 — As Chicago-area transit systems face a projected fiscal cliff of more than $750 million, representatives from the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) are in Springfield, Illinois, urging lawmakers to support vital funding for Metra, CTA, and Pace. The fiscal cliff, estimated to take effect in 2026, threatens the systems with sweeping service
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Brother Tony Padilla, TCU’s former Assistant National Legislative Director. Tony enjoyed a remarkable 43-year career in the rail industry, retiring in December 2009. His journey began in February 1967 as a General Clerk Freight and Passenger Agent with Southern Pacific Railroad. He continued his
IAM Rail Division representatives joined members of Congress and leaders from fellow U.S. rail unions in calling on Congress to act on rail safety two years after the toxic East Palestine train derailment. “On behalf of all our members, our hearts still go out to the people of East Palestine. They want answers, they
On Wednesday, December 18th, the U.S. Senate passed the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation will now head to President Biden’s desk to sign into law. Since 2011, Railroaders’ unemployment and sickness benefits have been unfairly and unjustifiably cut by 5-8%. Rail labor
On Monday, FRA Administrator Amit Bose visited and met with local rail labor leaders in Memphis, TN. “My priority is to make sure railroaders know that the FRA has their back when it comes to safety,” said Administrator Bose. “It’s critical that our members see that this FRA Administrator cares and wants to fix safety
