The IAM announced today that effective May 1, 2022 it will launch the establishment of a new Rail Division. TCU/IAM will join IAM District 19 as charter members of this division. Together, TCU and District 19 represent tens of thousands of railroad workers throughout the United States. This division will strengthen the presence of TCU
The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) agreed unanimously that the following nominations to the ITF Executive Board would be presented to the ITF Executive Board in April for its endorsement: Rich Johnsen, IAMAW Sean O’Brien, IBT The previous incumbents were thanked for their services to the ITF, and it was agreed that they will be
Effective April 1, 2022, TCU Lodge 626 Local Chairman Anthony Stevens of unit 167, Lodge 6295 Local Chairman Keith Schlamadinger of unit 600 and Local 6176 Local Chairman Alexander Wilczak of unit 320 have been appointed to the position of Assistant National Representative for their respective units. TCU National President Artie Maratea said, “I
This year, for Black History Month, the IAM is highlighting some of our current history makers within the organization. All this month, IAM will be running stories on current Black activists in the IAM. Katrina Coleman started her union journey when she was hired as a clerk for Amtrak in Philadelphia in 1986. In 2014,
February is Black History Month, and TCU is proud to recognize the valuable role African Americans play in our country and the labor movement. Traditionally TCU honors the legacy of A. Philip Randolph, a staunch leader in the civil rights and labor movements. In 1925 Randolph organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters,
To help ensure Americans have tests on hand if a need arises, the Biden Administration is purchasing one billion at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests to give to Americans for free. A half-billion tests will be available for order on January 19th and will be mailed directly to American households. There will be free tests available for
Today we honor the life and legacy of an iconic civil rights activist. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an early proponent of voting rights and a tireless advocate for the working class and the oppressed around the world. TCU calls on you to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by taking action to secure
The right to vote for who we want to represent us is the foundational cornerstone of our democracy. Our ability to cast our ballot each Election Day is fundamental to our system of government. Yet, in 2021, at least 19 states passed 34 laws restricting access to voting. American democracy is under threat. Congress has stopped
10 Lodge Officers and Protective Committeeman honed their skills in disciplinary hearings during a 2 day class in Tinley Park, IL. L6011 Local Chairman Izaak Campos requested the focus training to ensure his local lodge officers were best prepared to represent the membership. TTX has over 1300 members in locations all over the US. The
After 3 embattled years of negotiations and contract mediation, on November 29th TCU and its Bargaining Coalition brethren reached a Tentative Agreement. Special Assistant to the President and TCU Vice President Matt Hollis served as spokesman for the Coalition comprised of TCU, BRC and ARASA, along with IAM, UTU/SMART-TD and Mechanical, BMWED, IBEW and NCFO.
