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TCU President Bob Scardelletti knows how important it is to support railroad projects that have the potential of creating more jobs for our members. He wrote several letters to Ray LaHood, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation, in support of federal grants involving railroads where TCU has members working. Metra has submitted a grant application for
Read moreThe Amtrak board of directors extended the contract of President and CEO Joe Boardman for his achievements in improving the operational and financial performance of America’s Railroad, and to provide continuity of leadership critical to the ongoing implementation of the company’s strategic plan. “We are extremely pleased with the progress Amtrak has made under the
Read moreIAM Local 264 members Dave Litif, John Foley and Mike Rowan (not pictured) quickly went from being Boston Marathon volunteers to first responders after a pair of bombs killed three and injured dozens near the finish line on April 15, 2013. Three members of IAM Local 264 in Boston, MA were honored recently for their
Read moreSunday, May 5, 2013 marks the 125th anniversary of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. On this day in 1888, 19 machinists met secretly in a locomotive pit in Atlanta, GA, declaring themselves “The Order of United Machinist and Mechanical Engineers.” Within a year, 40 local lodges had been established and in 1889
Read moreTCU/IAM held their Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL) raffle and the winners were drawn on May 1st. All proceeds will go to support MNPL. The prizes are $500 for the 1st place winner and the 2nd and 3rd place winners received $250 each. TCU/IAM Director of Constitution and Laws Steve Wilhelm and TCU/IAM Secretary Karen Anderson
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