TCU/IAM regrets to report the death of Lawrence “Larry” J. Jones, a lifetime Amtrak railroader and a pillar of strong union representation and leadership. Jones passed away on August 17, 2016. “Larry was a dedicated and caring union representative, constantly striving to make the lives of the members he represented better,” said TCU/IAM President Bob
Read moreAmtrak announced that it has named Charles W. “Wick” Moorman as its next President and chief executive officer. Moorman, retired Chairman, CEO, and President of Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS), will lead the company, effective September 1, 2016. Moorman comes to Amtrak after more than 40 years at NS where he rose from management trainee to
Read moreWashington, DC — Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) of which TCU is a member, issued the following statement on the passing of former Rep. Steve LaTourette: “I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and many colleagues of former Ohio Rep. Steve LaTourette, who passed away yesterday. I especially
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Read moreThe National Mediation Board (NMB) announced that Ms. Linda Puchala becomes Chairman of the National Mediation Board, effective July 1, 2016. Harry Hoglander and Nicholas Geale remain as Members of the Board. Nominated by President Barack Obama, Ms. Puchala was confirmed as Member of the National Mediation Board by the United States Senate on May 21,
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