The Association of American Railroads (AAR), on behalf of itself and its member railroads, recently petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from Federal railroad safety regulations which require brake tests to be performed on a train when it has been off-air for four hours. AAR specifically requests that the four-hour
Read moreIn a recent statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka he expressed solidarity with public school teachers in West Virginia: “The victory for teachers and public employees in West Virginia is a true testament to their activism and an important reminder of the power of working people to improve the lives of everyone. Whether it is
Read moreIAM Communications Representative DeLane Adams was joined in studio by TCU/IAM Executive Director Steve Wilhelm to talk about history, training new members and recent contracts. In case you missed the show, you can watch it and previous shows anytime on: Facebook YouTube Twitter Activate L!VE webcasts live each Wednesday at 3 p.m. Eastern.
Read moreBy an overwhelming vote TCU Members have ratified the Amtrak Agreement. Clerks Voting 98.67% in favor Carmen Voting 95.85% in favor *ASWC On-Board Service Workers Voting 90.53% in favor ARASA MofW Voting 94.66% in favor ARASA MofE Voting 97.85% in favor ARASA OBS Voting 98% in favor “A solid vote of confidence by the membership
Read moreIn the February issue of the TCU/IAM Advanced Training Newsletter: Highlights of the excellent employment obtained by our Job Corps graduates. Average wage of these job placements shown is $16.20/hr! Click here to view the newsletter.
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