TCU/IAM is part of the the Long Island Railroad Bargaining Coalition. Our Coalition was released from mediation by the National Mediation Board last month. We are currently observing a cooling off period which ends on September 18. The Coalition wrote the Governor of New York requesting her assistance in requiring the LIRR to begin
Statement from TCU/IAM National President Artie Maratea regarding the Federal Court’s decision last night: “We’re relieved that our students will continue to have home. We’ve made a commitment to these kids to give them a way forward, and we intend to honor our commitment. And while we’re pleased the court understands that these kids need
Trains don’t run themselves. The Long Island Railroad, which is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, relies on a highly skilled workforce to keep trains running 24/7 from Manhattan to the end of Long Island. However, most of LIRR’s workers haven’t had a raise in three (3) years — despite a dramatic increase in
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
For the past two years, the IAM Veterans Services team has been traveling across the country, assisting and advocating on behalf of our veteran members. On Jan. 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) notified the IAM that the Veterans Services Program had reached their long and hard-fought goal. IAM is officially the
IAM Rail Division representatives joined members of Congress and leaders from fellow U.S. rail unions in calling on Congress to act on rail safety two years after the toxic East Palestine train derailment. “On behalf of all our members, our hearts still go out to the people of East Palestine. They want answers, they
Retired TCU International Vice President Joe Condo passed away on October 24th 2024. Joe was born on June 21st, 1946 in Bronx, New York. Condo Majored in Labor Economics at the university of Dayton. He began his union career in 1971 with the Manpower Training department of TCU. He served in various positions in the
Carmen Division President, Don Grissom, along with National Representative, Dan Chancellor, and Chicago Local Chairman, Ramon Del Rio, met with local members to discuss the BNSF Tentative Agreement. The members are very enthusiastic concerning this agreement which provides for a real wage increase and overdue enhancements on the vacation agreement and vision and dental benefits.
TCU recently concluded our survey process for all Clerical members in National Bargaining. National Bargaining surveys are distributed to respective Local Chairs who have members covered under the National Agreement. Surveys are then completed based on membership feedback prioritizing membership concerns. Members indicated a strong desire to have a contract without years of delay. Additional
To all Members that have signed up as TCU Lifetime Retirees: Due to the overwhelming response to the TCU Lifetime Retiree mailing, TCU will be sending out the new cards and packets in July. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to websteward@tcunion.org
