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Just four months ago in Quebec, a runaway train carrying 72 cars of crude oil killed 47 people and demolished the town of Lac-Megantic. The accident occurred after a crew member, working alone, parked the train uphill from the town for the night. Unmanned, the train rolled down the track and exploded. Though the official
Read moreA recent meeting of TCU/IAM Local Chairpersons presented the attendees with information vital to take back to their Locals. With a packed agenda for Clerks, Carmen, Supervisors and all other crafts within TCU and breakout sessions with the Unit National Reps each attendee was given information that will continue to make TCU a more effective
Read moreOctober 1, 2013 is the implementation date for Section 209 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), and it is quickly approaching. Section 209 calls for states to share costs with Amtrak under a consistent formula for all routes less than 750 miles in length outside of the Northeast Corridor. There are
Read moreTCU’s 34th Convention is only a year away – July, 2014. The Convention will celebrate the working men and women of TCU/IAM by prominently showcasing their skills “On The Job” throughout the Convention Hall and in our Convention publications. So, Brothers and Sisters, get out your cameras! Start taking photos of your co-workers “On-The-Job” doing
Read moreTCU/IAM National President Bob Scardelletti addressed the IAM Transportation Conference, held Tuesday August 20th thru Friday August 23rd. Scardelletti spoke about the work that TCU and IAM members do that keep this country running, “Without the work of the members of this great Union, I submit to you, that the economy of North America
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