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Contact: Kevin Gifford, Communications Director, (301) 948-4910; David Arouca, Legislative Representative, (301) 840-8701 October 9, 2018 | New York, NY More than 100 Amtrak workers, union leaders and supporters vowed Tuesday to fight Amtrak CEO’ Richard Anderson “tooth and nail” to stop massive layoffs and service cuts. Anderson already eliminated full dining-car service on two lines earlier
Read moreBrother Rodriguez is a 35 year TCU Member and served as a Shop Steward for 15 years. Santiago officially retired on August 1, 2018 and during a recent TCU/IAM 1908 Lodge meeting TCU/IAM National Vice President Matt Hollis presented him with a Solidarity Plaque and TCU/IAM watch on behalf of TCU/IAM National President Robert Scardelletti.
Read moreA Labor Coalition, consisting of TCU, IAM, BRC, ARSA, IBB, TWU, NCFO and SMART- Mechanical, came to an agreement with Keolis on Thursday October 4th. The new agreement will give TCU members a 16.5% wage increase over the course of 6 years, with full back pay. This includes TCU retirees and the beneficiaries of members
Read moreIn a follow-up to a previous story on the TCU website, a group of bipartisan members of congress recently wrote Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, in opposition to Kansas City Southern’s (KCS) petition for waiver. The requested relief would allow Mexican inspectors to perform the required tests and inspections on the Mexican
Read moreThe Amtrak Service Workers Council (ASWC) will be holding a rally/press event in New York City on October 9th to oppose Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson’s cutting and outsourcing of on-board service workers, and the elimination of freshly prepared food on the dining cars. Passengers will instead be served cold boxed lunches…#ColdCuts. We encourage any-and-all to
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