By invitation of local Chairmen Tracy Tennison, on June 18, 2012, TCU National President Robert A. Scardelletti, National Representative Daryl Burnett and Assistant National Representative Sergio Elizarraras attended. National President Scardelletti gave a comprehensive overview of how TCU was able to achieve such a solid new contract in the worst of economic times. He discussed the
TCU President Bob Scardelletti sent a letter to every TCU/IAM Local requesting support for the IAM members on strike at IAM Local 851 and IAM Local 776. In the letter President Scardelletti states, “Our IAM Brothers and Sisters in Local Lodges 776 and 851 are in need of our assistance. Members of Local Lodge 776
Pictured above Patrice Tave, VP; John Ross, President; Local Chairman Mike Schicker John Ross started with BNSF one cold snowy windy night in February 1971 in St. Joe, MO as an yard clerk. From 1971 to 1988 he worked various jobs from yard clerk to crew hauler and even janitor for a while. John was forced
In a reaffirmation of TCU’s commitment to BNSF’s safety initiatives at its Intermodal facilities, pictured here left to right are TCU Local Chairman Brian Sota, Lodge 781, TCU Assistant National Representative Kelly Gilbertson, TCU Lodge 781 Corwith Protective Committeeman Tony Soto and TCU Vice President Tom Truhler, congratulating Brother Soto on his selection by BNSF
The IAM awards for excellence in Newsletters and Websites have been released. The award categories are Website General Excellence for District and Local, Best Layout and Design for District and Local, Newsletter General Excellence for District and Local, Best Layout and Design for District and Local and Best Feature for District and Local. TCU Local
TCU/IAM continues to maintain a high level of education for its representatives. New Local Lodge officers attended Seminars held Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in southern Maryland. Click here to see the information for the Local Chairmen Training. Click here to see the information for the FST Training.
TCU/IAM continues to maintain a high level of education for its representatives. A new generation of Local Chairmen attended two TCU/IAM Leadership Seminars held on either April 3-8 or May 1-6, at the Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in southern Maryland. One week of intensive leadership training for new Local Chairmen provided the opportunity to
TCU/IAM continues to maintain a high level of education for its reps. 38 New Financial Secretary-Treasurers (FST) attended a Training Seminar held June 1-4, at the IAM Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in southern Maryland. Intensive training was provided for the new FST’s, giving them the opportunity to learn key FST responsibilities including: All Lodge
On April 15th, 2011 TCU/IAM Local Lodge 861 member, and Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Shantell Berry and her family lost their home to a devastating fire. Many TCU members from around the country responded with money and clothing donations. Not only individuals, TCU Local Lodges responded as well. TCU and IAM also both gave donations from their
On Wednesday, April 20, 2011, Local Lodge 861 members at Albany, NY, were pleased to present a check from TCU’s Disaster Relief Fund to sister Shantell Berry on behalf of TCU. Sister Berry, a mother of four young children, and Local 861 Financial Secretary Treasurer, recently lost all of their household effects to a devastating
