Last Spring, we sent a Section 6 survey to all Local Lodges with members in National Freight Handling. Once we had our members’ bargaining priorities, TCU/IAM representatives engaged with each of the individual Carriers to address local work rules. Our surveys also yielded consistent feedback that members are tired of years-long bargaining. Members want a
On July 12, 2024, International President Brian Bryant sent a letter to President Joe Biden showing support and urging President Biden to ‘remain strong and stay in the presidential race.’ TCU fully supports IP Bryant and the Machinists Union. National President Artie Maratea said, ” TCU supports those who support us, and nobody has supported
The House Republicans have proposed a -$24 million (20%) cut to the Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) budget for FY2025. This would be cataclysmic for the agency, which is already dealing with severe funding issues. For reference, the RRB Board Members requested a budget of $172 million for this year in order to meet mission critical
TCU recently concluded our survey process for all Clerical members in National Bargaining. National Bargaining surveys are distributed to respective Local Chairs who have members covered under the National Agreement. Surveys are then completed based on membership feedback prioritizing membership concerns. Members indicated a strong desire to have a contract without years of delay. Additional
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 – TCU/IAM’s President Artie Maratea released the following statement: “On behalf of our members at Norfolk Southern (NS), I want to thank the shareholders for largely seeing through Ancora’s false promises and for supporting Alan Shaw as CEO. Since East Palestine, Mr. Shaw has been willing to come to the table
Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Workers at Transdev in Merced, CA, voted to join TCU. The vote was 100% in favor of joining TCU/IAM. The crafts included in the vote are Bus Drivers, Mechanics, Dispatchers and Utility Workers. Transdev is an international company that operates multiple modes of public transit. “I am very proud of
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 – Rail Unions released a statement warning that Ancora’s proposed strategy for Norfolk Southern will jeopardize the safety and service improvements at Norfolk Southern: “Despite recent developments, the vast majority of rail unions would like to reiterate our views on the director candidates and operational changes that Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP (“Ancora”) has proposed
TCU/IAM National President Artie Maratea and Carmen Division General President Don Grissom attended the historic groundbreaking of America’s first high-speed rail line in Las Vegas, NV, on Monday, April 22. NP Maratea and Carmen Division GP Grissom were joined by Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other rail labor leaders. Brightline West
On April 10, 2024, the TCU Executive Council elected Brian Soderstrom as the new National Vice President. Brother Soderstrom joined TCU in 2005 as an Ore Dock employee of the Canadian National Railway at the Duluth and Two Harbors, Minnesota, Lake Superior Iron Ore shipping facilities. On October 1, 2014, he became a Board
Yesterday, TCU and BRC joined the rest of rail labor in celebrating the finalizing of the two-person crew rule. The new rule will require most trains to have a minimum of two crew members, significantly improving operating crew safety as well as the safety of communities our trains pass through. “Common sense tells us that
