America’s Fighting Democratic Union
The Rail Division represents members at Amtrak, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Conrail, and some of the Northeast’s largest regional rail systems. We are proud to be the voice of car inspectors, car repairmen, welders, crane operators, carpenters, on-board service workers, cleaners, trackmen, and flagmen at the bargaining table, fighting for fairer wages, increased safety, and better benefits for the hardworking people who keep our trains and freight rail moving.
Being a Unionized railroader has distinct advantages. Click here to watch a video providing some basic information about how railroad Unions function and what they do for YOU. It also highlights the importance of having a contract and the role the Union has in enforcing it.
Healthcare Premiums Decreasing for TWU Freight Rail Workers in 2025
Memo to Metro North Members 2/1/23
Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program general info
Rail Workers Hazardous Training Program IBT Consortium Description of Curricula Part 1
Rail Workers Hazardous Training Program IBT Consortium Description of Curricula Part 2
Rail Workers Hazardous Training Program IBT Consortium Description of Curricula Part 3
Press Release: Brightline West Inks Commitment with High-Speed Rail Labor Coalition
The 8 Hr HazMat Transportation Safety and Security Course offers an incentive of $175.00 for the two-day class. Please feel free to post this information on your website and share with your membership. Anyone interested in taking a class must register at www.teamstersafety.org/moodle.
For individual contract information, please visit the local website or contact your local.
Railroad Director John Feltz and International Representative Brian DeLucia
Agency links
Rail Updates
After Years of TWU Pressure, Amtrak Gives Executive Bonuses to Frontline Workers
“TWU workers get a much-deserved bonus. The Amtrak suits sitting in offices get a much-deserved reality check.” The Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak announced that all frontline Amtrak workers, including Transport Workers Union members, will receive $900 bonuses during the holiday season – redistributing executive bonuses to the workers that move America’s passenger rail system. …
Read MoreNew TWU Contract for Union Tank Car Workers Provides Gains on Wages, Health Insurance, and Time Off
Workers at Union Tank Car in Altoona, Pennsylvania overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract that provides retroactive pay increases and a nine percent raise through August of 2027. The TWU Rail Division and Local 2017 officers negotiated the contract with Union Tank Car Company. In addition to three percent raises each August, the contract increases shift differential pay for second and third…
Read MoreOfficial Call: TWU 2026 Internship Program
TWU International is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for our internship program. This will be an opportunity for actively involved members to gain valuable training and insight into the Union’s political and legislative work. It is our hope that this program will, over the years to come, develop a skilled set…
Read MoreGET EMAIL UPDATES
Get latest news, event information, updates, and more.