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  • Local News , TCU August 3, 2020

    TCU Remembers Beloved Labor Instructor Gene Morrill

    With great sadness, TCU announces the passing of Brother Gene Morrill at the age of 85. For decades, Brother Morrill was a pillar of TCU’s Education Programs at both the George Meany Center and the William W. Winpisinger Center for Education & Technology.  After his retirement from the Meany Center in 1996, he continued to

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  • Local News , Press Releases , TCU August 1, 2020

    Arthur Maratea Elected TCU President Effective August 1, 2020

    Arthur Maratea has been elected TCU/IAM National President by the TCU Executive Council – effective today, August 1, 2020 – to fill the interim vacancy created by the retirement of Robert Scardelletti. Maratea began his railroad career as a Carman on the Long Island Railroad in 1988 and was promoted to a Telegraphers position in 1989.

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  • Legislative Outlook , TCU July 30, 2020

    TTD: Support Amtrak and its Workforce in COVID-19 Relief Package

    On behalf of TCU and other rail labor affiliates, the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, sent the following letter to Congressional leadership detailing the urgent need for $4.5 billion in Amtrak relief funding whilst preventing furloughs and protecting service for millions of Americans:   July 28, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United

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  • Local News , Press Releases , TCU July 30, 2020

    Bob Scardelletti Retires with 29 Years as President of TCU and 53 Years of Membership

    July 31, 2020, marks the retirement of TCU/IAM National President and Labor Legend Robert A. Scardelletti. President Scardelletti has fought for America’s working families and the members of TCU for 29 years as National President, with more than 53 years of membership in the TCU/IAM. Bob Scardelletti began his rail career as a Yard Clerk

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  • iMail , Latest Videos , News , TCU July 28, 2020

    TCU/IAM Welcomes Back Riders

    Members of the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) are working hard to make trains safe for passengers across the United States, by sanitizing stations, deep-cleaning bathrooms and providing masks when necessary. A recently-released video highlights the work of these essential members and the dedication they have to the railroad industry. TCU/IAM represents workers on passenger railroads

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