Job Insurance for TCU Members
With LECMPA job insurance, TCU members protect themselves from wage loss due to discipline.
December 2025 Union Plus Programs
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 your to-do list this
TCU/IAM Local Lodge 2508 Women’s Committee Hosts Successful Canned Food Drive for House of Ruth Families
December 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
TCU/IAM Union, Alvand Bus Drivers To Hold Informational Picket at Los Angeles Union Station
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
November 2025 Union Plus Programs
Celebrate the season with the Union Plus Credit Card. No annual fee* means more money for what matters most, creating magic this holiday season and throughout the year ahead. Visit https://unionplus.click/olv for details. TCU/IAM members could be eligible for the following after three months with the Union Plus Credit Card https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/hardship-help: Disability Grant: $1,600-$2,700. For
BRC Secures Job Protection Agreement Ahead of Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger
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 protection secures hundreds of
2026 TCU Dues Rate
In accordance with the IAM Constitution and as noted in the attached letter, their monthly per capita tax is increased by using the average of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics and the
TCU and IAM Join AI Roundtable with Microsoft, Transportation Labor
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
TCU/IAM, ARASA and BRC Reach Tentative Agreements with CPKC
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
TCU Applauds Passage of Landmark Illinois Transit Funding, Reform Bill
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,”
TCU/IAM Members Race for the Cure Raising Over $4,800 for Breast Cancer
October 24, 2025 – Last month, TCU/IAM members, families, and staff joined together in Central Park for the Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure.” Despite the steady rain throughout the day, the energy and solidarity of our union family never wavered. Led by FIERCE, TCU/IAM’s Women’s Committee, our team proudly walked in support of