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Our Union was founded 100 years ago when a group of 33 railway clerks in Sedalia, Missouri, banded together in their common struggle for human dignity on the job. Today our ranks have grown to include about 100,000 members in the U.S. — men and women from many different crafts who came from one of
Read moreStatement by Transportation Communications Union International President Robert A. Scardelletti September 12, 2001 On behalf of the entire Transportation Communications Union, I want to express deep sadness at the terrible events of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. We offer our hearts, our support and our prayers to everyone who has lost loved ones and friends. We
Read moreBush Administration Continues Effort to Kill Amtrak Even after overwhelming support was shown in the House of Representatives to fully fund Amtrak, the Bush Administration continues its efforts to kill Amtrak. President Bush and his Department of Transportation have not given up the fight to end intercity passenger service in our country. Even in the
Read moreCongressmen Join TCU in Opposing Union Pacific 10-15-04 – Congressman James Oberstar (D-MN) along with 22 of his colleagues has joined TCU in opposing the Union Pacific’s efforts to outsource our Carmen’s jobs in Laredo, Texas. Union Pacific is seeking a waiver from the FRA that would permit the railroad to have crucial train-safety inspections
Read moreAmtrak Board of Directors Issues Report On April 21, 2005, the Amtrak Board of Directors presented Congress with a report entitled “Strategic Reform Initiatives and FY06 Grant Request.” This report represents an outrageous attack on Amtrak workers, who have always been the backbone of Amtrak and who have continually sacrificed to keep the company alive.
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