Jan. 7, 2026 – On December 19th, 2025, Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) led a letter with 14 of his colleagues to Alvand Transportation CEO Victor Alvandi, urging the company to come back to the table and negotiate with the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) members who voted to organize more than a year ago. Bus
MARYLAND, Dec. 17, 2025 – This morning, TCU/IAM Executive Council unanimously elected National Vice President Matt Hollis as National President-Elect to fill the interim vacancy created by the sudden resignation of Artie Maratea due to health concerns. “I am deeply honored by the confidence and unanimous support shown by the Executive Council in selecting me
LOS ANGELES, CA, Dec. 12, 2025 – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) held a powerful informational picket on December 5, 2025, at Los Angeles Union Station, calling on Alvand Transportation to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair contract for the workers who keep their operations running every day. TCU/IAM members, IAM Rail
Dec. 9, 2025 – This month, TCU/IAM members can enjoy an extra $150 rebate on top of the ongoing program benefits of a free hearing exam and up to $1,995 off hearing aids. Offer ends 12/31/25. Call 855-545-4755 to speak with a hearing specialist or visit unionplus.org/hearing. Want to check off “student loan paperwork” from
Dec. 4, 2025 – The Women’s Committee of TCU/IAM Local Lodge 2508 recently organized a highly successful canned food drive to benefit families supported by the House of Ruth. This essential community resource provides safety, services, and hope to women and children affected by domestic violence. With the holiday season approaching, the TCU/IAM Local Lodge 2508 Women’s
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2025 — Nearly a year after organizing their workplace and joining the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), Alvand bus drivers are still fighting for their first contract as negotiations with Alvand Transportation Corp. have stalled. Alvand Transportation Corp., a charter and shuttle transportation company that offers a variety of services, including corporate events, airport
Nov. 17, 2025 – Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) has reached an agreement with Union Pacific providing a commitment of job security for all BRC members employed by both Union Pacific or Norfolk Southern at the time the railroads merge, ensuring these employees will have a job opportunity for the remainder of their career. This
November 5, 2025 – Leaders from the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) recently participated in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roundtable hosted by Microsoft, the AFL-CIO Tech Institute, and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD). The event brought together transportation unions to discuss how AI is reshaping
November 4, 2025 – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) and the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) have reached a Tentative Agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This agreement largely mirrors the five-year national pattern established with CSXT, Norfolk Southern, BNSF, and the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). The Tentative Agreement provides 17.5% General Wage
The Illinois General Assembly passed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act early Friday morning, avoiding the $1.5B fiscal cliff that would be catastrophic for public transit across the state. Adequate funding will provide the ability to reach timely agreements and will help to ensure our members have the resources needed to do their job safely,”
