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  • TCU July 20, 2009

    TCU Joins IAM in Endorsing Richard Trumka

    TCU endorses Richard Trumka, Liz Shuler and Arlene Holt Baker in their bids to lead the 10-million member AFL-CIO. “Rich Trumka is much more than just the most powerful speaker in the labor movement today,” said IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “He is dedicated to the principal goals of the North American Labor Movement: good jobs,

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  • TCU July 17, 2009

    TCU Hosted 14 Labor Union Leaders from Colombia

    International President Bob Scardelletti and Assistant National Legislative Director Tony Padilla meet with the labor leaders from Colombia. During the month of June, TCU was host to 14 labor union leaders from Colombia, South America who traveled to the United States under the auspices of an AFL-CIO Colombia Trade Union Program. TCU provided classroom facilities

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  • TCU July 17, 2009

    278 High Speed Rail Projects Applied for Funding

    A recent FRA press release stated that 278 high-speed rail projects applied, and could be selected for, funding under the economic stimulus package. “The response has been tremendous and shows that the country is ready for high-speed rail,” Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. The Department of Transportation received 278 pre-applications for grant funding under American

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  • TCU July 10, 2009

    TCU Supports the Selection of Daniel Elliott to STB Chair

    Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issued a statement in reaction to the Obama Administration’s intent to nominate Daniel Elliott as Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. The TTD (of which TCU is a member) asks for a speedy confirmation of Elliott. The nomination will be considered soon at a Senate

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  • TCU June 23, 2009

    June 25th – National Health Care Reform Rally and Lobby Day

    Join thousands of union leaders, members and allies in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 25th to demand healthcare reform that works for everyone. This national mobilization comes at a crucial time in the campaign to turn around America, as we try to make the most sweeping changes in our nation’s healthcare system in 50 years.

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