Organizing

Want to Organize Your Workplace?

Are you interested in organizing a union? Are you and your co-workers ready to take the important steps to organize your workplace? TCU will provide you with support and guidance on how to run a successful campaign.

TCU represents a wide range of workers and crafts. We represent Railroad workers, Bus drivers, Crane Operators, Supervisors, Ticket Agents, Mechanics, Lifeguards, IT Workers and many more. 

If you and your co-workers want to learn more about organizing your workplace, contact TCU by filling out the form on our website (below). A TCU organizer will contact you and set up a meeting with you and your organizing committee.

TCU led the way as the first labor union in the country that does not require you to pay dues until an initial contract is signed.

All of the information you provide will be confidential.

Meet our Organizing Team:

Sal Rodriguez
Executive Director Organizing

Sal Rodriguez, TCU Executive Director of Organizing, is a 2^nd generation Railroader. In 1979, his father, who worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad (SPRR), advised Sal about a program called Transportation Communication Union (TCU) Manpower Training (now known as the TCU/IAM Advanced Training Program).  He enrolled in the program in 1979 and successfully graduated from TCU’s Manpower Training Program in 1980, where he got not only one but two great jobs. 

Sal’s first job was with the UPRR in 1980; however, shortly after his hire, he was furloughed. He then reached out to the TCU Manpower Program for assistance. They then pointed him to his second job with Amtrak in 1984, where he stayed until 2022. 

During his railroad career of over 44 years, Sal has held several positions within TCU. He began with being elected as Local Chairman, where he was Local Chairman of Local Lodge 2511 for over 20 years.

In 2017, Sal was appointed Assistant Nation Representative (ANR) and held that position for two years.  In 2019, he was appointed National Representative (NR), and in 2023, TCU National President Maratea appointed Sal as Executive Director/Organizing Director (ED/OD).

Drew Maratea
Organizing Coordinator

In 2023, Drew Maratea joined TCU/IAM as TCU’s Organizing Coordinator. 

Before his time at TCU, Drew worked as a Hydrocarbon Extraction Technician in the marijuana industry in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This experience helps Drew understand the challenges and opportunities that are emerging in new industries all across the country.

Organizing Form: 

All of the information you provide will be confidential. Please provide only your personal or home e-mail address and phone number.