The Transportation Communications Union/IAM represents approximately 35,000 members across the U.S. We are clerks, carmen, auto technicians, computer programmers, skycaps and redcaps, on-board service workers, admins, transit workers, and much more. Together we form a diverse alliance.
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Tell Congress to Support the No Tax on Overtime for ALL Workers
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About TCU Local 90
We are a dedicated labor union committed to empowering workers and championing their rights. With a rich history of advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and equal treatment, the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) stands as a pillar of support for laborers across diverse industries. Our mission is to create a more just and inclusive workplace, where every member’s voice is heard, and every worker’s dignity is upheld. Through collective bargaining, community engagement, and a spirit of solidarity, we strive to ensure that the rights and interests of our members are safeguarded, today and for future generations.
”I am not just a worker. I'm a TCU member, and that means I have a say, a vote, and the support of my fellow workers.
John SmithUnion Member since 2008
Why should you Unionize?
TCU is proud of our members and the work they perform on the job. Many of the benefits that you earn, and will rely upon for the rest of your life, are constantly under attack. It seems every day brings more bad news from Washington – with politicians targeting benefits like Railroad Retirement, Social Security, Medicare, Prescription Drugs, and other programs. One of the best ways you can safeguard your benefits is through union membership. Your union is the only institution whose sole purpose of existence is to protect and enhance the benefits of its members.
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- Earn wages 27% higher than non-union workers.
- 54% likely to have pensions provided by their employer.
- Have employer-provided health insurance benefits.
- Access to apprenticeships and training opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the TCU?
The Transportation Communications Union/IAM represents approximately 35,000 members in the U.S., most employed in the railroad industry. Individually we are people from many different backgrounds, doing many different jobs. Together we form a diverse alliance. We share some hopes in common. We want what most people want from life — a good job with good pay and benefits. Respect. Dignity. Peace. Prosperity. That’s what TCU is all about.
What is collective bargaining?
Collective bargaining is a process in which employees, represented by a labor union, negotiate with their employer to establish terms and conditions of employment, such as wages, working hours, and benefits, through formal discussions and agreements. It’s a way for workers to collectively advocate for their interests and reach mutually acceptable terms with their employer.
What is a steward?
A union shop steward is a trusted employee elected or appointed by fellow union members to represent and advocate for their interests in the workplace, helping to ensure that the collective bargaining agreement is upheld and addressing grievances and concerns.
