The proposed funding levels from House Republican lawmakers would be completely devastating to railroad workers, rail safety, and railroad retirees. The bills propose to gut Amtrak and transit agencies, as well as the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), among others. “These proposed funding levels are a slap in the face to railroaders – there’s no
Do you have a story to tell about how you power America? Do you go above and beyond at work as a TCU/IAM member, or at home or in your neighborhood? Know someone else who does? Union Plus wants to celebrate YOU and every TCU/IAM union member in America. Enter the Unions Power America Contest
TCU Carmen Division National Representative Jason Cox has negotiated an agreement to cover work boots for the Carmen on CSX. This is the first time on CSX we have an agreement to cover work boots. “I want to thank NR Cox for negotiating this agreement. This will provide our members with a good quality
On July 6th, 2005 TCU and IAM signed a historic merger agreement. The agreement brought together two of the strongest rail labor unions and created the steps that brought about the current IAM Rail Division. TCU joining the ranks of the IAM made both unions stronger and wove together the hopes and needs of a
July 1, 2023, marks the retirement of National Vice-President and National Legislative Director William “Billy” DeCarlo. Brother DeCarlo was a tireless advocate for TCU, on the property or on-the-Hill Billy constantly worked to improve the lives of TCU members. TCU wishes him and his family all the best as he heads into retirement. “Whether it
Last week (June 19-21), TCU/IAM leaders from across the country came to Washington, DC, to attend the 2023 Machinists Legislative Conference. Attendees heard from various members of Congress including Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and many others. TCU National Legislative Director David Arouca addressed the conference to
Check it out here. Watch live Thursday and Friday. TCU Unit 410 National Representative Jason Cox will testify and participate on Friday, June 23rd! LIVE! TCU will post live or you can Watch it here!
Union Plus recently awarded $200,000 in scholarships to 205 students representing 41 unions, including one winner representing the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM). This year’s group of scholarship recipients includes university, college, and trade or technical school students from 39 states and the District of Columbia. The TCU/IAM winner is Abriella Blessing Stommel of Lincoln, Nebraska.
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