TCU Local 626 members are encouraged to attend our next union meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Bello’s, 376 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07105. Please make every effort to attend.

You’re invited to the TCU Local 626 Holiday Party: The Sneakers Ball Gala on December 18, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Westwood, 438 North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027.

Enjoy a buffet-style dinner, an open bar all night, a photo booth, and dancing with DJ Temail. Formal wear is encouraged, and sneakers are optional.

Tickets are $75 and are on sale from September 7 through November 18. Contact Tenealasha at 862-588-8440 for tickets. No refunds or exceptions.

ReachNJ is a central call-in-line for New Jersey residents who are looking for help to overcome a substance use disorder. Each call to ReachNJ is answered by a trained specialist 24/7 who will provide the caller with a referral to a local treatment provider or other supportive services. ReachNJ connects callers to help regardless of their insurance or ability to pay.

Volunteers needed for our First Annual Local Cookout on Saturday, August 15th from 12:30pm to 6:00pm at Merrill Park located on Fairview Avenue in Colonial, NJ.

After 21 remarkable years at NJT, Marino Burgos has embarked on a well-deserved retirement. As a dedicated member of TCU/IAM, Marino's contributions have left a lasting impact. Here's to celebrating a career marked by outstanding achievements and a bright future ahead.

You are cordially invited to join us for our First Annual Local Cookout on Saturday, August 15th from 12:30pm to 6:00pm at Merrill Park located on Fairview Avenue in Colonial, NJ.

The TCU 626 End-of-Year Party was the perfect way to wrap up the year! The night was filled with great music, good food, and even better company as members came together to celebrate a year of hard work, unity, and resilience.

NJT MMC Family Day was held on Saturday October 4,2025. The event was a lively and inclusive celebration that brings together employees, their families to celebrate day of fun, creativity, and connection.  The event was clearly well-attended, with lines of families moving between booths and activities.

Join the TCU Local 626 Holiday Party on Friday, December 19th from 8pm to midnight at Galloping Hill Caterers located at 1085 Galloping Hill Road in Union, NJ.

On September 29, 2025 , we celebrated Patricia Washington’s retirement with NJ Transit. After 39 years of service, she was dedicated , loyal and committed to her job. She will be truly missed by everyone. Congratulations to Pat on your retirement.

Union Plus is delighted to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2026 Union Plus Scholarship. Scholarship awards range from $500-$4,000 and are available to union members and their families.

If you're in the NY/NJ region, we invite your Local to join National Representative Katrina Coleman, Executive Director of Industry Relations Allison Parker, and Communications Specialist Taylor Calavetinos, who will serve as team captains for the Walk for the Cure in Central Park, New York, on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Write your members of Congress to tell them to stop the elimination of Job Corps! 

This FAQ serves as guidance to TCU/IAM members who may be impacted by the NJT strike. BLET has reported that if an agreement between the BLET and NJT is not reached by 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, the BLET will immediately call for a strike of engineers. If the BLET strikes, it intends to picket locations NJT operates out of. There is also a likelihood that locations where TCU/IAM members work will be picketed.

Save the date - December 19th, 2025 - for the TCU Local 626 Holiday Party! Tickets go on sale starting September 1st. Ask your Board Members for more information.

After 32 years of unwavering service, Gil Hernandez is hanging up his hat and stepping into a well-earned retirement! Throughout his career, Gil has been a pillar of dedication, professionalism, and camaraderie, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had the pleasure of working alongside him. His commitment, hard work, and infectious spirit have made a difference in countless ways, and while we will miss him dearly, we celebrate this new chapter in his life. Gil, may your retirement be filled with joy, relaxation, and all the things that make you happiest. Congratulations, and thank you for 32 incredible years!

After 11 years of dedicated service, Patrine McKenzie retired on 12/6/24 from New Jersey Transit, leaving behind a legacy of commitment, professionalism, and excellence. Patrine's unwavering work ethic and positive spirit have touched the lives of many colleagues and customers alike. Her contributions have been invaluable, and she will be deeply missed. As she begins this new chapter, we wish her endless joy, relaxation, and success in all her future endeavors. Thank you, Patrine, for everything!

Effective January 1, 2025 the TCU/IAM monthly dues rate will increase by $2.19 from $113.06 to $115.25.

UnitedHealthcare has announced the open enrollment for Group Policy GA-23111 for Former Railroad Employees and their Dependents, starting November 1 through December 31, 2024. The next open enrollment for this policy will not be held until November-December 2026 for an effective date of January 1, 2027.