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

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

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TCU/IAM is standing strong for our members on the Long Island Railroad

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

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

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 –

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

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

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

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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IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. Announces Retirement After Historic Career, as General Vice President Brian Bryant Named Successor

After nearly eight years leading the union, two decades on the Executive Council and more than 43 years of membership, IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced that he will retire, effective Jan. 1, 2024. IAM Resident General Vice President Brian Bryant will succeed Martinez as the IAM’s next international president. Martinez’s historic tenure

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