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In a surprise occurrence at the recent MNPL Planning Committee Meeting in Albuquerque New Mexico, TCU President Bob returned the Union Made Can-Am Roadster won by a raffle ticket purchased on behalf of TCU. He returned the motorcycle with a request that it be used for another raffle to raise money for the 2012 IAM
Read moreTCU was honored at the IAM/AW 2011 MNPL National Planning Committee Meeting banquet held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Presenting the awards as shown in photo are International President R. Thomas Buffenbarger, General Secretary-Treasurer Warren Mart and General Vice President Richard Michalski. Accepting the awards on behalf of the five TCU
Read moreCLEVELAND, March 25 — The number of damaged or leaking hazardous materials containers shipped by rail has more than doubled over the past four years, and Rail Labor is demanding to know why. The shocking figures are highlighted in comments filed on March 24 by seven Rail Labor unions (including TCU) in response to a
Read moreTwo members from the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers (NCFO – SEIU) Chapter 320 died from an on-the-job explosion. Steven Nichols, 59, an NCFO member since 1991, died from the explosion immediately. Jorge “Louie” Medina, 57, a member since 1997, died during the night from third-degree burns over 90 percent of his body. In
Read moreIn a letter from Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) the Northeast Corridor is now designated as high speed rail and is eligible for high speed rail funds, including the $2.4 million rejected by Florida. In a response Senator Lautenberg said, “Our region stands ready to put Florida’s discarded high-speed rail
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