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November 4, 2026 – TCU/IAM encourages members to submit public comments to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) on the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger by November 18. Together with our labor partners at BLET and BMWED, TCU/IAM is collecting comments opposing a merger we believe would weaken the railroad workforce, reduce competition, increase costs and
October 30, 2026 – The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) congratulates the American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) and the Train Dispatchers at Union Pacific following the National Mediation Board’s October 29 announcement authorizing a representation election. “Organizing a union takes courage, determination, and a commitment to standing together, especially when facing opposition from a powerful corporation,”
Unions opposing the merger represent 66% of the combined railroad’s unionized workforce. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are claiming a “majority of unions” representing their employees support their proposed merger. The facts show otherwise: unions representing nearly two-thirds of the unionized workforce oppose it. As of August 2026, the six unions opposing the merger, BLET,
Carmen ask the White House to stop a rule that cuts freight car inspections — just months after the President called on Congress to strengthen them. On October 2, the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC-TCU) submitted a formal filing to the White House Office of Management and Budget, which is reviewing a Federal Railroad
September 29, 2026, Rockville, MD – The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is seeking public comments on the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. We believe our union members’ voices should be part of that record. Click here to submit your comments. TCU/IAM is joining with our labor partners at BLET and BMWED in collecting comments
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MARYLAND, September 8, 2026 – As we reflect on the meaning of Labor Day, this message from Brother Mike Baldwin, President of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen deserves attention. At a time meant to recognize the contributions of working people, CSX announced additional workforce cuts despite reporting record revenue and increased operating income. “Labor Day is
September 3, 2026, Bakersfield, CA – Alvand workers are fighting for a first contract. Alvand Transportation Corp. – a charter and shuttle transportation company – has refused to engage in meaningful discussions on fair and equitable wage proposals. The workers, TCU/IAM and IAM are calling on the community, labor allies and supporters to join them in
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2026 – The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) and IAM District 19 have joined the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition, strengthening a growing alliance of rail labor organizations and other industry stakeholders opposed to the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. TCU/IAM and District 19, both part of the IAM Rail Division, represent thousands
