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

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgAugust 26, 2025About 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

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

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgAugust 22, 2025Contracts & 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

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

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgAugust 19, 2025Carmen 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

LIRR Bargaining Update and Statement from TCU/IAM National President

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgAugust 15, 2025Contracts & 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

Joint Statement from TCU and IAM Union on U.S. Labor Department’s Decision to Effectively End Job Corps Program

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgMay 31, 2025Legislative Outlook, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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 is standing strong for our members on the Long Island Railroad

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgMay 23, 2025Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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

Labor Victory: Drummac Workers Ratify First Contract with TCU in Lorton, VA

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgApril 25, 2025Local News, News, Organizing, Press Releases, TCU Blog

Lorton, VA – April 24, 2025 — In a landmark victory, employees of Drummac Inc. who load and unload the Amtrak Auto Train in Lorton, Virginia, have officially ratified their first Collective Bargaining Agreement with TCU/IAM. The contract covers drivers, chockers, and inspectors who work on one of Amtrak’s most critical and profitable routes –

Take Action – Time to Settle The LIRR Contract

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgApril 15, 2025Legislative Outlook, Local News, News, TCU Blog

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

TCU/IAM TSD Program Launches First-Ever Hazmat Certification Program for Students

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgApril 15, 2025Local News, News, TCU Blog

Washington, D.C. April 15, 2025 – For the first time in the TCU/IAM Advanced Transportation Training Program (TSD) history, students completed a full 40-hour hazardous materials (hazmat) training on Friday, April 11, leading to industry-recognized certification taught by the IAM. The initiative launched at the Potomac location will expand to all seven TSD centers nationwide. This

IAM Reaches Historic Milestone for Veterans, Becomes First Labor Union Recognized as VSO

By giffordk@TCUnion.orgFebruary 15, 2025Local News, News, TCU Blog

For the past two years, the IAM Veterans Services team has been traveling across the country, assisting and advocating on behalf of our veteran members. On Jan. 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notified the IAM that the Veterans Services Program had reached their long and hard-fought goal. IAM is officially the

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