The House Appropriations Committee is proposing DEEP cuts to the Railroad Retirement Board’s (RRB) budget for FY 2025. After years of flat funding, the agency has been struggling to keep up. These cuts are being proposed even though the RRB’s budget is financed by OUR payroll taxes, paid by rail employees and employers, and is […]

Save the date on Saturday, Aug. 3 for the 5th Annual Machinists Wood, Pulp and Paper Council (MWPPC) Virtual Chillin’ & Grillin’ BBQ Competition! The event will benefit the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC.) All IAM members are welcome to compete for the title of best cooks! Watch […]

To all Members that have signed up as TCU Lifetime Retirees: Due to the overwhelming response to the TCU Lifetime Retiree mailing, TCU will be sending out the new cards and packets in July. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to websteward@tcunion.org FacebookTwitterLinkedInShare

‘There Should Never Be Any Doubt About the Power of the IAM’: Highlights from the 2024 IAM International Staff Conference: The 2024 IAM International Staff Conference took place this past week in Washington, D.C., drawing together approximately 600 IAM staff from across North America. This important event marks a strategic gathering designed to chart the future […]

Dear Colleagues, Please join us tomorrow for the in-person Tuition Reimbursement Open House. You can meet with Program Administrators to assist with questions about the tuition reimbursement program and receive assistance with submitting your application. The Open House will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at 420 Lexington Avenue, Conference Room […]

Since June of 2022, TCU/IAM members received over 1.7 million dollars as a direct result of grievance settlements on the property and/or arbitration awards. “Filing grievances to protect our members and our work is the primary responsibility of every TCU/IAM Representative. This is absolutely necessary to protect our contracts and ensure our future. 1.7 million dollars […]