The death of Sen. Edward Kennedy leaves a void in the lives of working families that will be hard to replace, if ever it can be. Kennedy fought throughout his life with one goal in mind: to improve the lives of working people. He was crucial in the passage of the Amtrak re-authorization and the
Read moreThe second IAM Transportation Conference of the new century recently took place in New York City where more than 400 airline and railroad representatives shaped the agenda of the largest and most powerful transportation union in North America. TCU International President Bob Scardelletti spoke to the assembly and pointed out the state of rail in
Read moreThe National Mediation Board (NMB) announced that Denise Hedges has been selected as the Senior Mediator, replacing Linda Puchala, who is now a Member of the Board. Hedges, the former President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, has more than 25 years of labor relations experience. Click here for the NMB press release.
Read moreWhile TV news reports continue to focus on the loud, angry and sometimes just plain bizarre antics of health care reform opponents, union members are mobilizing to counter the big lies, at town hall meetings and forums around the country. Recently, some 100 union members brought their voices to a Clovis, N.M., town hall meeting
Read moreInternational President Bob Scardelletti Addresses the 2009 TCU Convention In a stirring and passionate address to the delegates of the 2009 TCU Convention, International President Bob Scardelletti inspired the room with his view of healthcare in this country, “President Obama is pursuing legislation to have healthcare available to all Americans, which is the right thing
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