The Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of which TCU is a member has a brand new website design, which is sleeker, more modern, and more navigable. The new TTD.org will serve not only as a platform to inform union members, policymakers, the media, and the public about pressing transportation issues, but also as an advocacy tool
Read moreIAM released the official announcement of the 2015 lAM Photography Contest. It is open to all TCU/lAM members in good standing. Entries should catch TCU members at work in unposed photos. Winning entries will win a cash prize and will appear in the 2016 lAM Calendar. Two dollars from each calendar sale is donated to
Read moreIn a great victory for TCU/IAM Union members, TCU/IAM delivered a one-two punch and forced Koppers, Inc. to reinstate a wrongfully terminated member. First, TCU/IAM successfully appealed his dismissal and obtained an arbitration award reinstating him. Then, when Koppers refused to comply with the award and return the employee back to work, the Union took
Read moreTCU Reps Stan Boyd and Bob Lee visit IAM Strike Location. Pictured Stan Boyd, Bob Lee, Tony Blevins, Teresa Blevins and L. Callahan. The IAM Lodge 219 has been on strike since October 1 at Allsource Global Management, a subcontractor for Lockheed Martin, a handful of members (mostly dues objectors) have crossed so the lodge
Read moreIn a Letter from TCU President Scardelletti and pursuant to Article2 5, Section2 (c)o f the TCU/IAM By-Laws (as amended by the delegates at the 2014 TCU/IAM National Convention) effective January 1, 2015 monthly dues will be $87.50. Monthly TCU/IAM dues will be increased annually on January 1 based on the method outlined in the
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