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IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Juan Estrada as a Special Representative for the IAM Rail Division. The appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Read moreIn an incredible show of generosity and teamwork, IAM Union Local 498, who proudly serve as Machinists on the Metra commuter rail, joined forces with members from the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC), American Railway Supervisors Association (ARASA), Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers-
Read moreAmtrak has set a historic milestone with an all-time ridership record of 32.9 million passengers during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. This milestone was achieved due to the hard work and dedication of IAM Rail Division members from IAM District 19 and the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), who are committed to providing the highest level of
Read moreMore than 135 full-time and part-time production employees who build and repair rail cars and locomotives at Alstom Transportation in Plattsburgh, N.Y., voted to join the IAM. The workers acknowledged the importance of having a stronger voice in their workplace and decided to join a union. They learned that the IAM already represented their counterparts
Read morePublic transportation agencies across the country are facing a financial crisis, and the Chicago region is no exception. The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), which oversees Metra, CTA, and Pace, faces a $1.03 billion budget shortfall. This shortfall could lead to significant service cuts, impacting commuters and workers across the region.
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