Category Archives: Local News

2020 Dues Increase

In accordance with the IAM Constitution, monthly per capita tax is increased by using the average of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Canadian Consumer Price Index as published by Statistics

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FreightCar America sends Carmen jobs to Mexico

For immediate release  |  Contact: Kevin Gifford, TCU Communications Director, 301-840-8741, giffordk@tcunion.org On September 19th, FreightCar America [“FCA”], a manufacturer of freight rail car rolling stock, announced their intentions to begin manufacturing operations in Castanos, Mexico. In a joint venture with Fasemex, a Mexican manufacturing and servicing company, FCA will begin operations by mid-2020. This

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Litigation Update – In Light of New Jersey Law, Third Circuit Reinstates FELA Award Holding NJ Transit No Longer Possesses Sovereign Immunity

On August 29, 2019, in Robinson v. NJ Transit, the Third Circuit Federal Court of Appeals found that NJ Transit was not an “arm of the state.” This occurred because, on June 26, 2019, the New Jersey General Assembly passed New Jersey P.L. 2019, c.137, named the “New Jersey Transit Corporation Employee Protection Act” (Act).

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Anthony Salvato Son of TCU Lodge 1402 President Throws First Pitch at Philly’s Game to Honor Grandfather and the Alzheimer’s Association

On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Anthony Salvato, son of Tony Salvato President of Local 1402, was selected to throw out the first pitch at the Philadelphia Phillies game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Anthony was selected by the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter for starting the team “Pop’s Paisans” in honor of his grandfather, Anthony

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BNSF Railway Employee Medical Reporting Rules Violate Americans with Disabilities Act

A group of unions, including TCU are suing BNSF Railway, alleging its practices for requiring medical documentation violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. The unions filed their complaint June 28 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago. The unions include: the American Train Dispatchers Association; Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and

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TCU Workers on Amtrak Receive Congressional Pins and Awards for Outstanding Service

In a recent event at the Amtrak Wilmington Station Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-DE) presented Congressional pins and certificates for the outstanding service provided to Amtrak customers. The pins and awards were presented to: Customer Service Representative/Ticket Agent Timothy Bazemore Lead Customer Service Representative/Ticket Agent, Sheadana Patterson Baggage man Carlos Perez Red Cap, Keith Lewis Customer

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