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 –
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
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
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
To all Members that have signed up as TCU Lifetime Retirees: Due to the overwhelming response to the TCU Lifetime Retiree mailing, TCU will be sending out the new cards and packets in July. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to websteward@tcunion.org
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
The House is likely to vote on the Protecting the Rights to Organize (PRO) Act.
We’re asking you to help us urge all House members to vote “yes” when it comes up for consideration.
April 24, 2019, WASHINGTON — A statement from IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr.:
“I want to thank Sen. Sherrod Brown for sending a letter to Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg. Sen. Brown is a champion for working families and always stands up for the rights of working people.
April 6, 2019, WASHINGTON — A statement from Robert Martinez Jr., International President, Machinists Union:
“The IAM strongly supports the effort by Sens. Brown and Wyden to curtail corporate incentives to outsource work to Mexico.
In an Amtrak train stalled in mountain snow, with 183 people stranded, James Lake didn’t hesitate to give a hand. James is an on-board lead service attendant for Amtrak and member of TCU Local 2508.
