More than 1,700 IAM-represented auto mechanics from across the Chicago area walked off the job at the stroke of midnight August 1st, after a group of more than 130 Chicago dealerships refused to pay the workers a fair wage and provide them a fair work schedule. Members of IAM Automobile Mechanics Local 701, based in
Read moreOn Monday, a letter from the Rail Customer Coalition – a large group of shippers and various trade groups – was sent to the leaders of the Senate Commerce and House Transportation & Infrastructure committees regarding the poor service provided by CSX in recent months. Notably, these last few months have been the first
Read moreThe Chicago District Council would like to invite all TCU members to the Annual Golf outing at Silver Lakes Country Club on September 9th. Proceeds will go to a Veterans Program, the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League and the Chicago District Council. The Chicago District Council is a group of Railroad Union members who have come
Read moreThe President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of which TCU is a member wrote recently: Strong infrastructure and a well-functioning transportation system are vital to the health of our economy, but for too long we’ve treated our infrastructure as though it doesn’t matter. And for too long, working people have paid the price. The
Read moreThe Union Plus Auto and Home Insurance Program, underwritten by Metlife Auto & Home, offers union members the opportunity for substantial savings on auto and home insurance. Union members may be eligible for special Union-Plus-only discounts including: Discount of up to 15% Length of membership discount of up to 20% Extra savings on Auto premiums
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