Union Pacific Ordered to Pay Damages for Retaliating Against Worker
OSHA says the carrier violated federal law prohibiting railroads from firing workers who report work-related injuries; the railroad plans to appeal By Paul BergerFollow and Esther FungFollow Aug. 18, 2025 at 3:43 pm ET Regulators will consider ‘fair working conditions for employees’ in their review of Union Pacific’s merger deal with Norfolk Southern. PHOTO: BRANDON BELL/GETTY IMAGES Federal regulators ordered Union […]
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO RETIRED CARMEN GENERAL PRESIDENT BOB WOJTOWICZ
July 28, 2025 – The TCU/IAM family proudly wishes a very happy 90th birthday to Brother Bob Wojtowicz, retired General President of the Carmen Division. Brother Wojtowicz dedicated his life to improving the lives of railroad workers across the country. His decades of service and leadership helped shape the strength and solidarity of our union, and […]
UJEP & TCU SUPPORT REALISTIC REPEAL OF CARBON RULE
July 14, 2024 – The Unions for Jobs & Environmental Progress (UJEP) Coalition submitted comments todayoffering a realistic vision for repealing the carbon pollution standards promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “TCU will always fight for our members’ jobs – regardless of the politics. We didn’t like the EPA rule when it initially came out because […]
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merge creating first US transcontinental railroad
Union Pacific’s $85B deal creates first coast-to-coast railroad network By Daniella Genovese Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation announced a landmark merger deal on Tuesday that will create America’s first transcontinental railroad, linking more than 50,000 route miles from coast to coast. To continue reading…
Union Pacific floats transcon merger trial balloons: Analysis
Increasingly detailed leaks and CEO comments test reaction to a potential merger deal with Norfolk Southern Union Pacific appears to be using a familiar playbook that large, publicly traded companies trot out when considering mergers and acquisitions: Send up trial balloons and see how they fly. To continue reading…
House panel wrangles on rail safety technology
STATEMENT FROM TCU/IAM NATIONAL PRESIDENT ARTIE MARATEA REGARDING THE FEDERAL COURT’S DECISION
Statement from TCU/IAM National President Artie Maratea regarding the Federal Court’s decision last night: “We’re relieved that our students will continue to have home. We’ve made a commitment to these kids to give them a way forward, and we intend to honor our commitment. And while we’re pleased the court understands that these kids need […]
JOINT STATEMENT FROM TCU AND IAM UNION ON U.S. LABOR DEPARTMENT’S DECISION TO EFFECTIVELY END JOB CORPS PROGRAM
Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), and Artie Maratea, TCU/IAM National President, issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s plan to effectively end the majority of Job Corps programs by June 30, 2025: “4,500 current students were homeless before they found […]
TCU/IAM PRESIDENT MARATEA’S STATEMENT ON RECENT DOL ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING JOB CORPS
TCU/IAM National President Maratea’s statement on the recent DOL announcement: “I’m deeply saddened by the Administration’s announcement to effectively cancel Job Corps programs as of June 30th. Thousands of at-risk youth rely on this program every year to help lift themselves out of poverty. TCU has operated a small but advanced training program through Job […]
TCU/IAM IS STANDING STRONG FOR OUR MEMBERS ON THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD
TCU/IAM remains steadfast in its commitment to securing a strong agreement for our members on the Long Island Railroad. “We’ve been at the bargaining table for over a year, and our position is clear,” said TCU National Vice President Nick Peluso. “Our members expect—and deserve—an agreement that reflects the value of their work and brings […]