Category Archives: Local News

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

By About TCU, Carmen Division, Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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

By Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, News, Organizing, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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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“We Won’t Go Backwards”: TCU/IAM & BRC Respond to Ancora at CSX

By Carmen Division, Legislative Outlook, Local News, News, TCU Blog

August 19, 2025 – TCU/IAM and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division respond to the latest news of the Ancora Holdings campaign at CSX Transportation. Ancora Holdings recently announced they are a growing shareholder at CSX Transportation which employs thousands of our members. However, Ancora has made it clear that their focus is not on

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LIRR Bargaining Update and Statement from TCU/IAM National President

By Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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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FRA Disbands Rail Safety Advisory Committee

By Carmen Division, Legislative Outlook, Local News, TCU Blog

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

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August 2025 Union Plus Programs

By Local News, Member Benefits, TCU Blog

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Happy 90th Birthday to Retired Carmen General President Bob Wojtowicz

By Carmen Division, Local News, TCU Blog

July 28, 2025 – The TCU/IAM family proudly wishes a very happy 90th birthday to Brother Bob Wojtowicz, retired General President of the Carmen Division. Brother Wojtowicz dedicated his life to improving the lives of railroad workers across the country. His decades of service and leadership helped shape the strength and solidarity of our union,

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UJEP & TCU support realistic repeal of carbon rule

By Legislative Outlook, Local News, TCU Blog

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

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