DID YOU KNOW? Amtrak contracts with a company called Drummac to safely load and unload vehicles from their auto trains. Add your email to join the cause and help these workers get the wages they deserve.
TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.
Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2025 for Carmen and Clerks.
Merced, CA, April 10, 2025 — Transportation Communications Union/IAM has successfully ratified its first-ever collective bargaining agreement with Transdev, Inc., marking a historic milestone for the union and the dedicated workforce in Merced, California. This is a landmark first contract reached by TCU/IAM, whose Organizing Department was established in 2022. This contract, covering bus drivers, mechanics, utility workers,
April 8, 2025 — As Chicago-area transit systems face a projected fiscal cliff of more than $750 million, representatives from the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) are in Springfield, Illinois, urging lawmakers to support vital funding for Metra, CTA, and Pace. The fiscal cliff, estimated to take effect in 2026, threatens the systems with sweeping service
Mark your calendar! The 6th Annual Kourpias K-9 Classic Ride will be held July 11-13, 2025, in Rockville, MD. Join us for another incredible ride in support of Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA|TLC). In order to guarantee the TCU room rate, reserve your room before the registration deadline of June 6,
April 1, 2025 – Effective today, Allison Parker will begin serving as the Labor Chair for the National Railroad Adjustment Board (NRAB). The NRAB is an arm of the National Mediation Board (NMB) and is crucial in resolving discipline and rule grievances on practically every rail carrier in the United States. Allison has more than
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Brother Tony Padilla, TCU’s former Assistant National Legislative Director. Tony enjoyed a remarkable 43-year career in the rail industry, retiring in December 2009. His journey began in February 1967 as a General Clerk Freight and Passenger Agent with Southern Pacific Railroad. He continued his
Mark your calendar! The 6th Annual Kourpias K9 Classic Ride will be held July 11-13, 2025, at the TCU National Office, 3 Research Place, Rockville, MD, where this year’s ride will showcase the stunning scenery and rich history of the DMV region. Join us for another incredible ride in support of Guide Dogs of America
March 7, 2025, Washington, D.C. – On February 25, 2025, Jessica Cullop, Director of TCU’s Social Services Department, presented a Railroad Retirement seminar at the Amtrak Washington, D.C. Local Lodge meeting. Local Lodge T6364 President Curtis Harris and Local Chairman Andre Reese coordinated this seminar. Carmen General President Don Grissom, Carmen General Vice President Darren
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Cost of Wages and Fringe Benefits as of January 2025: Carmen Clerk
LORTON, Va., Feb, 19, 2025 – More than a year after voting to organize into the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), the largest union on Amtrak, a group of Drummac employees who work on the Amtrak Auto Train Property in Lorton, Va., are holding an informational picket against Drummac management’s stall tactics during negotiations. “These employees
