Yesterday the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing to discuss issues involving last months East Palestine train derailment. Attached is a video that shows some of the highlights from the hearing. “Like I’ve said before, PSR is finally getting the attention it deserves. It was obvious in the hearing yesterday that
The TCU and our Carmen Division welcome the recent announcements that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will be conducting special investigations into the safety culture at Norfolk Southern. The recent derailments happening across the network have finally brought the needed attention to a business model that put profits
Representatives from the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) are on the ground in Springfield Ohio assisting with the investigation into yesterdays Norfolk Southern train derailment. We will support the investigating agencies to identify the cause of this derailment. “We appreciate the swift work of the first responders. We hope this derailment will be cleared quickly
On February 22, 2023, Carmen Assistant General President, Carl Lakin, and National Representative, Jason Cox, met with FRA Administrator Bose in East Palestine, OH. There were several concerns addressed by the First Responders concerning the lack of information involving hazmat contents until they arrived at the scene of the accident. There also appeared to
By Artie Maratea & Don Grissom Somehow “We tried to warn you,” just doesn’t quite cut it. For the past several years, rail labor unions – ourselves included – have been ringing the alarm bells about the dangers of the cost-cutting business model, so-called “Precision Scheduled Railroading.” Or, PSR for short. We’ve testified before Congress
LAS VEGAS (Feb 21, 2023) — Brightline West, America’s first true high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, today, announced a landmark agreement, establishing a commitment with several craft rail unions for the use of highly skilled union labor in critical jobs required to operate and maintain this historic project. The memorandum of
The Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division/TCU (BRC) has ratified the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company, Inc. (D&H) Agreement by 100% & also, the CP Soo Line Agreement by 89.7%. These agreements achieved the same historic wage increases and other entitlements as the National agreement. BRC General President Don Grissom said, “I would like to thank
Representatives of the Service Trades Council Union (STCU) came together at a press conference in Orlando to send a clear message to recommend members vote no on Disney’s latest contract proposal. Disney is proposing raises of $1 a year for most workers, but the main message from the press conference was that $1 is not
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an extraordinary American and legendary civil rights leader, activist and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. TCU celebrates his activism and accomplishments, the ongoing struggle for equal rights has always been driven by the labor movement. Dr. King’s principles are some of
TCU members working at METRA will be eligible for paid parental leave thanks to a new agreement effective January 1, 2023. The agreement provides up to four (4) weeks of paid leave for parents to bond with newborn or adopted children. “The ability for parents to have access to paid time to care for newborn
