Union Plus Programs for TCU Members
TCU fully supports the programs available for active and retired TCU members and their families. With the money savings programs available, in some situations, the benefits can offset paid union dues.
All Labor Has Dignity
Sisters, Brothers and Friends of the IAM, Like so many other social justice warriors, Dr. King realized that inequality is a threat to our democracy. He spent his life fighting and calling for economic justice. King realized that inequality is a threat to our democracy—right until the very end. As we pause to celebrate his
TCU Members – Register for IAM’s 2020 Presidential Endorsement Election
Don’t miss the opportunity to help choose who the IAM should endorse for the U.S. president. Register today and be a part of the decision. There’s a new process that gives IAM members the opportunity to vote online for a candidate of their choice. To do so, you must register to vote in our endorsement
Make it a Union-made Holiday Season
You can support your union brothers and sisters this holiday season by buying gifts, stocking stuffers and other items that are union made. Click here to see a list of products and accessories. It’s not too late to include union products on your gift list.
IAM Local 519 – Strike Contribution and Family Go Fund Me Request
From TCU President Bob Scardelletti: On October 13, 2019, 36 members of IAM Local 519 working for ASARCO, went on strike against a subsidiary of Grupo Mexico, in the small mining towns of Kearny and Hayden in Arizona. Click here to read the letter from Lodge 519 President Paul Shepherd containing detailed information on the
Long Standing Member of TCU Local 1908 Retires After 38 Years On-The-Job
On December 1, 2019 long time Walt Disney World employee and TCU Shop Steward Sylvester Jackson retired after thirty eight (38) years on the job. Brother Jackson began his career as a house person for Walt Disney World resorts in 1981. A few years later he joined the ranks as a TCU shop steward assisting
Machinists Mourn Loss of Former IAM International President George Kourpias
George Kourpias, who served as the IAM’s International President for eight years before retiring in 1997, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. He was 87. Viewing will be on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral will be on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 12 p.m. Both
SEPTA-TCU Carmen Ratify Contract
On November 18, 2019, SEPTA Carmen overwhelmingly ratified a contract which spans the period of February 17, 2017 thru February 16, 2022. The first wage increase was effective November 24, 2019. “I would like to thank the members for voting and their perseverance to get this contract completed,” said TCU Vice President Artie Maratea. “I
National Bargaining – TCU and TCU Carmen Division Serve Section 6 Notices on the Industry
TCU and TCU Carmen Division served our Section 6 Notices upon the industry. These notices seek a wide range of improvements and while all issues will be discussed during this round of National Negotiations, our priority will be Wages and Health and Welfare. Those were the two top priorities in the TCU survey. We at
TCU-IAM Leader Urges House Members to Hold Amtrak Accountable on Systematic Campaign of Union Busting
WASHINGTON DC, Nov. 13, 2019 – Jack Dinsdale, National Vice President for the Transportation Communications Union (TCU-IAM) today testified before a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee. Dinsdale, a longtime Amtrak worker, detailed a changing culture with the nation’s passenger rail corporation that today includes workers living “in fear for their livelihood and careers.” “Under its
2020 Dues Increase
In accordance with the IAM Constitution, monthly per capita tax is increased by using the average of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Canadian Consumer Price Index as published by Statistics