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.
A recent release from the Transportation Trades Department AFL-CIO, of which TCU/IAM is a member, points out the troubling issues that are written into the Surface Transportation Bill proposed by Congressman John Mica (R-FL). These points were also echoed in a release from the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP). If the measures in this
After it was announced that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made a deal with House Speaker John Boehner to make significant anti-union changes to the Railway Labor Act in return for Republican agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, TCU and IAM mobilized with other unions to oppose the so-called compromise. TCU/IAM was signatory to
TCU/IAM has released copies of the fully executed National Agreements for the Carmen Division. The agreement is effective January 4, 2012. Click here to view the Agreement
TCU/IAM President Bob Scardelletti and IAM International President Tom Buffenbarger released statements criticizing a Congressional proposal that provides long-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding at the expense of railroad and airline workers’ rights to join unions. TCU/IAM and IAM also sent joint letters to each member of the House and Senate urging them to pass
The IAM is standing up for collective bargaining rights in South Carolina and across the country with a 30-second TV ad titled “Scales.” The ad frames the current debate over union rights with a basic question: “What does more to help American workers and protect the middle class? The rants of politicians plumped up with
TCU/IAM has released copies of the fully executed National Agreements for Clerks and Carmen. The agreements are effective January 4, 2012. Click here to view the Carmen Agreement. Click here to view the Clerical Agreement.
The deadline to apply for a 2012 IAM Scholarship Award is fast-approaching. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 24, 2012 to be considered. Information on eligibility requirements and how to request an application is available online here. “I am proud of all the TCU/IAM Lodges that have made donations to this scholarship. TCU/IAM
December 22, 2011 TCU Carmen and Clerical members have ratified contracts with the national freight carriers by resounding margins. 86% of Carmen voted in favor of the contract. 93% of Clerical members voted in favor of the contract. “I am gratified by these record votes,” said TCU President Robert Scardelletti. “It was a hard fight
Congratulations to: Joe English Lodge 5085 – first prize $1000 David Neff Lodge 5101 – second prize $500 The raffle was a great success raising $16,000 for MNPL. TCU President Bob Scardelletti said, “Congratulations to Joe and David. I want to thank everyone for your hard work in helping make our MNPL raffle a success.
The discount program’s include dental, vision, wellness and fitness, nutrition counseling, stress reduction and even help with quitting smoking. The information is separated into four sections: Look better, feel better and save money Save by utilizing the wellness resources available to you How to get your discounts and start saving today Experience the benefits of
