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.
About Us
Uniting for a Purpose
Our Mission
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.
Access Benefits Within Reach
Benefits and services are available to TCU Local 90 members for free or at deeply discounted rates.
Our History
The union we call TCU/IAM today took root back in 1899 when on a cold winter’s evening shortly after Christmas, 33 railroad clerks gathered in the back room of Behrens’ cigar shop in Sedalia, Missouri. That night, December 29, they formed Local Lodge Number 1 of a union they named the Order of the Railroad Clerks of America. Since then, men and women from many different crafts have brought their dedication and strength to our union. Our range is extensive and complex, on and off the railroads throughout the transportation industry. But the union still runs on those same simple principles of democracy and full membership participation that it always has.
Our team of experienced and dedicated leaders.
Nicholas Peluso
National Vice President
Nick, TCU Vice President since July 1, 2023, began as a Long Island Rail Road Station Cleaner in 2001, progressing to roles like Ticket Clerk and Supervising TVM Agent. Elected Lodge 177 Board of Trustees Chairman in 2006, he served as Recording Secretary and Local Chairman, later becoming unit 167 National Representative in 2020.
Anthony Steven
National Representative
Anthony Stevens, a TCU member, and NJ Transit worker for 30+ years, served as Unit 167 Division Chairman, six-time Local Chairman of Lodge 626, and NJ State Council of Machinists Director of the Legislative Department. For 18 years, he’s tirelessly fought for NJT workers, possessing invaluable institutional knowledge. Politically active for three decades, his appointment as NJSCM Legislative Department Director is a perfect fit.
Christian Jahkhah
Local Chairman
Christian Jahkhah has been a TCU member and LIRR worker since 2018. Christian was appointed Local Chairman of Lodge 90 in 2024. Christian has been part of the Lodge 90 Union Board for the past few years holding a Trustee and Assistant Local Chairman position before being appointed. Since 2022, Christian has helped in assisting members with many issues ranging from absent control charges, informing members of different reimbursement options, and representing members in time of need. Christian’s top priority is putting his members first, and making sure they’re always informed and rightfully represented.
Board Members
Charles Quinn
President
Michael Marsden
Vice President
Jack Chief
Financial Secretary Treasurer
Frank Rodaligo
Chief Trustee
Derrick Fluitt
Trustee
Tyler Kruse
Trustee
Christian Jahkhah
Local Chairman
Michael Alleyne
Assistant Local Chairman
Jeremy Fortner
Recording Secretary
