Category Archives: Carmen Division

TCU Joins Members of Congress and Labor Leaders to Call for Rail Safety Reform on Three-Year Anniversary of East Palestine

Washington, DC – On the three-year anniversary of the East Palestine train disaster, Transportation Communications Union/IAM National Legislative Director Dave Arouca and National Legislative Representative Connor Vargo joined labor leaders, Members of Congress, and local elected officials to call on Congress to pass the Railway Safety Act and bring much needed safety reforms to the

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BRC, Rail Labor Meet with U.S. Senators to Push for Rail Safety

This week, representatives of TCU’s Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) Division met with Senate offices in Ohio and Indiana to discuss ongoing safety issues in the Class I freight rail industry, as part of a broader rail labor effort to advocate for passage of the bipartisan Railway Safety Act. BRC National Representative Jason Cox and

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National Leadership Change At TCU/IAM

December 17, 2025 – This morning, TCU/IAM Executive Council unanimously elected National Vice President Matt Hollis as National President-Elect to fill the interim vacancy created by the sudden resignation of Artie Maratea due to health concerns. “I am deeply honored by the confidence and unanimous support shown by the Executive Council in selecting me to

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BRC Secures Job Protection Agreement Ahead of Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger

Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) has reached an agreement with Union Pacific providing a commitment of job security for all BRC members employed by both Union Pacific or Norfolk Southern at the time the railroads merge, ensuring these employees will have a job opportunity for the remainder of their career. This protection secures hundreds of

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TCU/IAM, ARASA and BRC Reach Tentative Agreements with CPKC

November 4, 2025 – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) and the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) have reached a Tentative Agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This agreement largely mirrors the five-year national pattern established with CSXT, Norfolk Southern, BNSF, and the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). The Tentative Agreement provides 17.5% General Wage

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Transportation Communications Union and Brotherhood Railway Carmen Ratify Agreements with Union Pacific

August 26, 2025 – The Transportation Communications Union and the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) have each successfully ratified their Tentative Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad. These agreements largely mirror the five-year agreements reached late last year with CSXT, Norfolk Southern and BNSF, and the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). The agreement provides 17.5% General

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“We Won’t Go Backwards”: TCU/IAM & BRC Respond to Ancora at CSX

August 19, 2025 – TCU/IAM and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division respond to the latest news of the Ancora Holdings campaign at CSX Transportation. Ancora Holdings recently announced they are a growing shareholder at CSX Transportation which employs thousands of our members. However, Ancora has made it clear that their focus is not on

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FRA Disbands Rail Safety Advisory Committee

On Wednesday, August 13th, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sent termination notices to all members of the Rail Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC), including the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division’s (TCU-BRC) three sitting members. No explanation was given in the termination letters. Press statements from the Department of Transportation (USDOT) later mentioned that they were terminating

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Happy 90th Birthday to Retired Carmen General President Bob Wojtowicz

July 28, 2025 – The TCU/IAM family proudly wishes a very happy 90th birthday to Brother Bob Wojtowicz, retired General President of the Carmen Division. Brother Wojtowicz dedicated his life to improving the lives of railroad workers across the country. His decades of service and leadership helped shape the strength and solidarity of our union,

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TCU Lodge 6205 Family Day at North Carolina Transportation Museum

May 28, 2025 – Members of TCU Lodge 6205 and their families gathered at the North Carolina Transportation Museum for a day of celebration, camaraderie, and remembrance during a special Family Day event. Members from the Charlotte Roadway Shop—representing eight different unions— were invited to join in the festivities. Attendees enjoyed scenic train rides, toured

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