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TCU/IAM Congratulates ATDA and Union Pacific Train Dispatchers on Organizing Breakthrough

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgOctober 30, 2026Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

October 30, 2026 – The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) congratulates the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) and the Train Dispatchers at Union Pacific following the National Mediation Board’s October 29 announcement authorizing a representation election. “Organizing a union takes courage, determination, and a commitment to standing together, especially when facing opposition from a powerful corporation,”

FACT CHECK: UP-NS Claim of “Majority” Union Support Doesn’t Add Up

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgOctober 5, 2026Local News, TCU Blog

Unions opposing the merger represent 66% of the combined railroad’s unionized workforce. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are claiming a “majority of unions” representing their employees support their proposed merger. The facts show otherwise: unions representing nearly two-thirds of the unionized workforce oppose it. As of August 2026, the six unions opposing the merger, BLET,

Send It Back: The Brakes III Rule Would Undercut the President’s Own Rail Safety Agenda

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgOctober 2, 2026Carmen Division, Legislative Outlook, Local News, TCU Blog

Carmen ask the White House to stop a rule that cuts freight car inspections — just months after the President called on Congress to strengthen them. On October 2, the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC-TCU) submitted a formal filing to the White House Office of Management and Budget, which is reviewing a Federal Railroad

TCU/IAM Members Encouraged to Submit Comments on Proposed UP-NS Merger

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgSeptember 29, 2026Local News, TCU Blog

September 29, 2026, Rockville, MD – The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking public comments on the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. We believe our union members’ voices should be part of that record. Click here to submit your comments. TCU/IAM is joining with our labor partners at BLET and BMWED in collecting comments

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By calavetinost@tcunion.orgSeptember 11, 2026Local News, Member Benefits, TCU Blog

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Sharing a Labor Day Message Amid CSX Workforce cuts

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgSeptember 8, 2026Local News, News, TCU Blog

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

RALLY FOR ALVAND WORKERS SEPT. 4 IN BAKERSFIELD, CA

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgSeptember 3, 2026Local News, News, TCU Blog

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

TCU/IAM and IAM District 19 Join Stop the Rail Merger Coalition

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgSeptember 2, 2026Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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

TCU/IAM Joins Opposition to UP/NS Merger

By calavetinost@tcunion.orgAugust 27, 2026Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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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By calavetinost@tcunion.orgAugust 20, 2026Local News, Member Benefits, TCU Blog

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