October 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
Read moreTCU/IAM National Roger Cain (middle of picture with white hat) stands with the striking IAM brothers and sisters at the Belshaw plant in Auburn, WA. TCU/IAM National Representative Roger Cain visited the IAM members on strike at the Belshaw plant in Auburn, WA. Stopping by twice to join the members on the picket line and
Read moreThe National Mediation Board (NMB) announced that on August 1, 2013, Mr. Nicholas Christopher Geale was confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as the third Board Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2016. Incumbent Member and Chairman, Linda Puchala, was also re-confirmed for a term expiring July
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