Job Insurance for TCU Members
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Workers’ Voices, Legislative Action: TCU at the IAM Legislative Conference
TCU/IAM National and Local Officers joined fellow IAM leaders and members in Washington, D.C., this week for the IAM Legislative Conference, an important opportunity to educate, advocate, and engage directly with lawmakers on issues affecting workers across the country. The conference opened with a keynote address from IAM International President Brian Bryant, who underscored the
TCU/IAM Members Ratify Long Island Rail Road Agreement by Extraordinary Margin
June 11, 2026, NEW YORK – Members employed at the Long Island Rail Road have ratified an Agreement, concluding a years-long bargaining process that culminated in a historic coalition-wide strike and a voluntary settlement with the Carrier. Member participation in the ratification vote reached unprecedented levels, reflecting the engagement and commitment of the membership throughout
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TCU/IAM 37th Grand Lodge Convention – Proposed Convention Rules
May 22, 2026, Rockville, MD – Preparations are in full swing for the TCU/IAM 37th Grand Lodge Convention, taking place during the first week of August. Proposed Convention Rules are now being mailed to all delegates as excitement continues to build for one of the union’s most important gatherings. This year’s Convention theme, “Celebrating our
IAM Union, TCU/IAM Applaud House Committee Advancement of Railway Safety Act After Years of Rail Labor Advocacy
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2026 — TCU today applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing an amendment to include the Railway Safety Act (RSA) in the BUILD America 250 Act, marking a major step forward in the fight to strengthen freight rail safety protections for railroad workers and communities nationwide. For years,
DEAL REACHED ON LIRR – STRIKE ENDED
May 17, 2026, NEW YORK – The Long Island Rail Road Bargaining Coalition has reached a voluntary agreement with the Carrier, ending the strike and securing a settlement largely consistent with the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board No. 253. From the release of PEB 253 forward, the Coalition maintained that a voluntary agreement could and
Long Island Bargaining Coalition Update
May 17, 2026 Brothers and Sisters, After negotiations broke down following the expiration of the cooling-off period, the Long Island Rail Road Bargaining Coalition exercised its right under the Railway Labor Act and initiated self-help at 12:01 AM on May 16, 2026. The National Mediation Board has requested a meeting with the Coalition this morning.
LIRR ON STRIKE – NO DEAL REACHED
May 16, 2026, NEW YORK – Workers on Long Island Rail Road are officially on strike as of 12:01 a.m. following the expiration of the final status quo period under the Railway Labor Act. This is the first strike on LIRR in more than 30 years. After years of negotiations, mediation, and two Presidential Emergency
A New Era at TCU/IAM
April 14, 2026 – New leadership is on the labor landscape as Matt Hollis takes the reins as National President of the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), a historic rail union that represents 25,000 American workers. Our National President, Matt Hollis, speaks on his journey and his vision for the future of TCU/IAM.
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