The Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), the Transport Workers Union (TWU), and Unite-HERE — representing service, clerical, and maintenance craft employees at Amtrak — have been under attack recently. Amtrak’s new leadership is seeking any-and-all ways to outsource work away from its own skilled, unionized workforce.
Amtrak Service Workers Council to Hold Rally Protesting Amtrak Outsourcing
Elected officials scheduled to appear include U.S. Reps. Dan Lipinski, Chuy Garcia and Jan Schakowsky
WHO:
Donald Boyd, Secretary-Treasurer / Vice President, Unite HERE Local 43
Jack Dinsdale, National Vice President, Transportation Communications Union
John Feltz, Vice President-Director Railroad Division, Transport Workers Union
Congressman Dan Lipinski, Chairman, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
Congressman Chuy Garcia, Member, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
Members of Unite Here, TCU, TWU and other railroad unions
WHERE:
Chicago Union Station
Corner of Clinton and Jackson
Chicago, IL 60606
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 24, 10 a.m.
Click here for a print/downloadable flyer for the rally.