named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Contract Negotiations
Represents members in bargaining for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions with employers such as CSX Transportation and the MTA/LIRR.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides confidential 24/7 support services for members, including mental health and addiction resources.
Presidential Emergency Board Request
Seeks federal intervention under the Railway Labor Act to resolve stalled labor disputes when management refuses to negotiate in good faith.
Union Plus Member Benefits
Offers discounted credit cards, hearing aids, car insurance, and travel services exclusively to union members and their families.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
- Advocacy for federal labor rights and legislationLobbies Congress and federal agencies to support pro-worker legislation such as the Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) and the Major Richard Star Act, and advocates for inclusion of the Railway Safety Act in federal law.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Collective bargaining and labor agreement negotiationNegotiates and ratifies collective bargaining agreements on behalf of transportation workers, covering wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions. Examples include agreements with CSX Transportation, Long Island Rail Road, and Alstom technicians at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Health and medical benefit administrationAdministers health-related benefits for members, including revising co-pay medical reimbursement policies to improve access and affordability.
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Text Messaging Communication Services 1 activity
- Member communication and deal notification systemOperates a text alert service to inform union members about special deals and benefits available to them.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Member event organizationOrganizes events for members, such as the Women's Breast Cancer Walk held on September 7, 2025.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Member hardship and emergency assistanceOffers hardship help benefits to members facing job insecurity or natural disasters, providing direct support during times of crisis.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Member legal and financial benefit programsProvides discounted legal services saving members approximately $1,200 per use and offers home financing benefits through a partnership with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
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Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
- Political endorsements and electoral engagementEndorses political candidates through state councils, including Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate and the Moore-Miller campaign in Maryland.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Internal member services and recordkeepingMaintains veteran contact information sheets and provides a web-based mechanism for reporting member deaths, supporting internal union operations and member records.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$177K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$153K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$94K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$94K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Botten | Local Chairman | 1 | $27K |
| Oxallys Lugo | Financial Secretary-Treasurer | 1 | $11K |
| RICHARD CANNON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $8K |
| Derrick Boalds | TRUSTEE CHAIRMAN | 1 | $5K |
| DANA CUMBERBATCH | Recording Secretary | 1 | $4K |
| Jerome Speights | Vice President | 1 | $4K |
| James Irizarry | TRUSTEE | 1 | $3K |
| JANE GRANT | TRUSTEE | 1 | $660 |
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Alstom Partner — Represents Alstom technicians operating and maintaining the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in collective bargaining.
- Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division Partner — Jointly reached a tentative labor agreement with CSX Transportation.
- Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Coalition — Part of a coalition of five labor unions negotiating with the MTA/LIRR for fair contracts.
- Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Coalition — Part of a coalition of five labor unions negotiating with the MTA/LIRR for fair contracts.
- CSX Transportation Partner — Negotiated a tentative five-year labor agreement covering wages, vacation, and benefits.
- Disaster Relief Fund, IAM Partner — Provides disaster relief support to members
- Economic Policy Institute Partner — Collaborated on research regarding the economic impacts of increased union membership.
- Employee Assistance Program, IAM Partner — Provides employee assistance services to members
- Free College, IAM Partner — Provides educational opportunities to members
- Guide Dogs of America Partner — Collaborates with Guide Dogs of America to support service animal programs.
- Guide Dogs of America Partner — Organization offering services or benefits promoted to TCU Local 1043 members
- Guide Dogs of America Partner — Partner organization offering services to members
- IAM National Pension Fund Partner — Administers pension benefits for members
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Coalition — Jointly operates as TCU/IAM with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers to represent transportation workers.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Network — Local 1043 is part of the IAM national union network
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Network — Local 1043 is part of the IAM national union network.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Network — Local 1043 operates as a local union under the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Network — Member union of the IAM, as indicated by the "IAM TCU Local 1043" branding and resource links to IAM national programs
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Network — TCU/IAM is an affiliate of the IAM, operating as a joint entity in representation and advocacy.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Network — Local affiliate of the IAM, operating as IAM TCU Local 1043.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Coalition — Part of a coalition of five labor unions negotiating with the MTA/LIRR for fair contracts.
- LEADS Partner — Program or organization linked as a resource for TCU Local 1043 members
- Long Island Rail Road Partner — Bargains collectively on behalf of members employed at the Long Island Rail Road.
- Long Island Rail Road Partner — Represents over 1,300 craft employees in contract negotiations with the Long Island Rail Road and MTA.
- Retirees Department, IAM Partner — Provides retiree support services to members
- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) Partner — Participated in IAM Union’s ‘Workers vs. Billionaires’ rally on Capitol Hill.
- Union Plus Partner — Partner organization providing member benefits programs
- Union Plus Partner — Partner organization providing member benefits programs.
- Union Plus Partner — Partners with Union Plus to provide member benefits programs.
- Union Plus Partner — Provides Union Plus programs offering money-saving benefits to active and retired TCU members and their families.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Bargaining for Worker Empowermentmethodology: collective_bargaining_representationBy organizing transportation workers into union representation, the organization secures collective bargaining agreements that improve wages, hours, and working conditions, because structured negotiation power enables systemic change in labor standards.
- Strategic Strike Action as Negotiation Leveragemethodology: strike_action_under_rlaBy authorizing strike actions under the Railway Labor Act when mediation fails, the organization exerts pressure on employers to reach fair labor agreements, because legally protected industrial action creates binding momentum in stalled negotiations.
- Union Density as Economic Leveragemethodology: union-density-growthBy growing union membership density, the organization increases collective bargaining power and political influence, leading to higher wages and stronger communities, because broader membership creates structural economic leverage.