Category Archives: Press Releases

National Leadership Change At TCU/IAM

December 17, 2025 – This morning, TCU/IAM Executive Council unanimously elected National Vice President Matt Hollis as National President-Elect to fill the interim vacancy created by the sudden resignation of Artie Maratea due to health concerns. “I am deeply honored by the confidence and unanimous support shown by the Executive Council in selecting me to

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TCU/IAM Holds Informational Picket at Los Angeles Union Station Urging Alvand to Return to the Table for a Fair Contract

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) held a powerful informational picket on December 5, 2025, at Los Angeles Union Station, calling on Alvand Transportation to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair contract for the workers who keep their operations running every day. TCU/IAM members, IAM Rail Division, and allies

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TCU/IAM Commends Amtrak Board, USDOT & FRA for Recognizing Frontline Employees with Year-End Bonus

The Transportation Communications Union commends the Amtrak Board of Directors, USDOT Secretary Duffy, and FRA Administrator Fink for their decision to direct end-of-year bonus money to frontline employees. This action recognizes the unwavering dedication of the frontline employees who serve as the backbone of our national passenger rail system. TCU National Secretary-Treasurer and Vice President

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TCU/IAM Union, Alvand Bus Drivers To Hold Informational Picket at Los Angeles Union Station

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2025 — Nearly a year after organizing their workplace and joining the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), Alvand bus drivers are still fighting for their first contract as negotiations with Alvand Transportation Corp. have stalled. Alvand Transportation Corp., a charter and shuttle transportation company that offers a variety of services, including corporate events, airport

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BRC Secures Job Protection Agreement Ahead of Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger

Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) has reached an agreement with Union Pacific providing a commitment of job security for all BRC members employed by both Union Pacific or Norfolk Southern at the time the railroads merge, ensuring these employees will have a job opportunity for the remainder of their career. This protection secures hundreds of

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TCU/IAM, ARASA and BRC Reach Tentative Agreements with CPKC

November 4, 2025 – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM) and the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) have reached a Tentative Agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This agreement largely mirrors the five-year national pattern established with CSXT, Norfolk Southern, BNSF, and the National Carriers Conference Committee (NCCC). The Tentative Agreement provides 17.5% General Wage

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TCU Applauds Passage of Landmark Illinois Transit Funding, Reform Bill

The Illinois General Assembly passed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act early Friday morning, avoiding the $1.5B fiscal cliff that would be catastrophic for public transit across the state. Adequate funding will provide the ability to reach timely agreements and will help to ensure our members have the resources needed to do their job safely,”

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Presidential Emergency Board No. 253 Issues Report and Recommendations

October 17, 2025 – In accordance with the Railway Labor Act, Presidential Emergency Board No. 253 issued its report and recommendations late this afternoon. We are continuing to comb through all of the specifics contained in the extensive report.  However, after a brief review, we are confident the voices of our members were heard. PEB

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President Trump Establishes PEB 253 to Handle the Dispute on Long Island Railroad

September 19th 2025 – The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), together with the coalition of unions representing workers on the Long Island Rail Road, announced on September 15th that they are formally requesting the appointment of a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) after more than two years of stalled negotiations with the MTA and LIRR. In the

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TCU/IAM and LIRR Union Coalition Call for Presidential Emergency Board to End Stalemate

New York, NY, September 15, 2025 — The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), together with the coalition of unions representing workers on the Long Island Rail Road, announced today that they are formally requesting the appointment of a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) after more than two years of stalled negotiations with the MTA and LIRR. TCU/IAM

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