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Carmen Members on BNSF Excited About Historic Agreement

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. 

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Survey Results for National Bargaining 

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

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Rail Unions’ statement on Ancora

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 – Rail Unions released a statement warning that Ancora’s proposed strategy for Norfolk Southern will jeopardize the safety and service improvements at Norfolk Southern:   “Despite recent developments, the vast majority of rail unions would like to reiterate our views on the director candidates and operational changes that Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP (“Ancora”) has proposed

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TCU, BRC leaders present at FRA Rail Share Conference

Last week, TCU and Carmen Division leaders attended the Federal Railroad Administration’s 2nd annual Rail Share Conference in Kansas City to engage directly with industry and government leaders on rail safety issues.   Speaking to a packed audience of FRA officials and Class 1 railroad managers and executives, TCU National Legislative Director Dave Arouca led

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TCU & Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) mourn the loss of CSX Carman Fred Anderson who was fatally injured while on duty earlier today in Walbridge, Ohio.  

TCU Press Release – Sept 17, 2023 Rockville, MD – TCU & Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) mourn the loss of CSX Carman Fred Anderson who was fatally injured while on duty earlier today in Walbridge, Ohio.   “These tragedies are very painful reminders that the work our members perform is dangerous and unforgiving. My deepest

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IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. Announces Retirement After Historic Career, as General Vice President Brian Bryant Named Successor

After nearly eight years leading the union, two decades on the Executive Council and more than 43 years of membership, IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. has announced that he will retire, effective Jan. 1, 2024. IAM Resident General Vice President Brian Bryant will succeed Martinez as the IAM’s next international president. Martinez’s historic tenure

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