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MARYLAND, September 8, 2026 – As we reflect on the meaning of Labor Day, this message from Brother Mike Baldwin, President of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen deserves attention. At a time meant to recognize the contributions of working people, CSX announced additional workforce cuts despite reporting record revenue and increased operating income. “Labor Day is
September 3, 2026, Bakersfield, CA – Alvand workers are fighting for a first contract. Alvand Transportation Corp. – a charter and shuttle transportation company – has refused to engage in meaningful discussions on fair and equitable wage proposals. The workers, TCU/IAM and IAM are calling on the community, labor allies and supporters to join them in
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2026 – The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) and IAM District 19 have joined the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition, strengthening a growing alliance of rail labor organizations and other industry stakeholders opposed to the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. TCU/IAM and District 19, both part of the IAM Rail Division, represent thousands
August 27, 2026, Rockville, MD – TCU leadership has met extensively with Union Pacific Labor Relations, all the way up to the CEO, seeking meaningful commitments to protect our members from the impacts of the proposed UP-Norfolk Southern merger. Despite those efforts, we have received little more than assurances. TCU’s members have voiced their concerns.
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August 6, 2026, LAS VEGAS – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM concluded its 37th Regular Convention Thursday on one message: the future of the union will be built on the same solidarity that has defined its past. Delegates overwhelmingly reelected the TCU/IAM Executive Council to another four-year term, returning National President Matt Hollis, National Secretary-Treasurer Greg
August 4, 2026, LAS VEGAS – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM officially opened its 37th Regular Convention this week in Las Vegas, bringing together delegates from across the United States under the theme “Celebrating Our Firsts, Committing to Our Future.” The week began on Monday with the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division Convention, where delegates reelected Brotherhood
July 17, 2026, Atlanta, GA – Less than one year after voting to join the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), the Alstom technicians who operate and maintain the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have resoundingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The agreement concludes a hard-fought round of bargaining and establishes the hallmarks of
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