Category Archives: Press Releases

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

By Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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

By Carmen Division, Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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

By ARASA Division, Carmen Division, Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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

By Legislative Outlook, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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

By Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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

By Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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

By Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

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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Important Notice: Strike Preparation & Benefits Information for LIRR Members

By Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, Member Benefits, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

Due to Governor Hochul’s failures, TCU/IAM must begin preparing for a potential strike on September 18, 2025. It is critical that all members take immediate steps to ensure they are ready. What You Need to Do: Sign Up for Unemployment Benefits: Here is the necessary information for members to apply for unemployment benefits. Our Social

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LIRR TCU Member Threatened on the Job; Police Investigating

By Local News, News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

Babylon, NY, September 12, 2025 — This morning, a TCU member working for the MTA was threatened by an individual under the influence of some substance. The person made repeated verbal threats of violence. A ticket clerk immediately contacted the MTA Police Department, and law enforcement is actively investigating the incident. The suspect left the

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Setting the Record Straight: LIRR Workers Deserve the Truth

By Contracts & Union Resources, Local News, Press Releases, TCU Blog

September 12, 2025 – In recent weeks, Governor Hochul and MTA officials have attempted to shift blame and mislead the public about the ongoing labor dispute at the Long Island Rail Road. Instead of working toward a fair contract, they have chosen to distort the facts, painting LIRR workers as greedy and outdated, while downplaying

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