IP Bryant, GVP Bennett Visit IAM Rail Division Local 2741 Members Building New Amtrak Trainsets

IAM Union International President Brian Bryant, Special Assistant to the International President for the Rail Division Josh Hartford, and Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett recently visited Alstom Transportation's Hornell, N.Y., plant where IAM Local 2741 (District 19) members build and refurbish locomotives, commuter and passenger rail cars, and track equipment, including the next-generation Acela trainsets for Amtrak.

Members of Alstom's international leadership joined the IAM delegation for a site tour.

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"We are here to assist in every way we can when the membership benefits," said Bryant. "We want Alstom to thrive because we want our members to thrive. We hope to aid Alstom in growing demand for rail projects and building a strong, enduring workforce to supply it."

IAM Union recently organized Alstom employees at their Plattsburgh, N.Y., location as well, and the union has worked to help the company acquire contracts that will require more hiring to meet demand. The IAM is currently bargaining a first contract for Alstom members in Plattsburgh.

"We worked very closely together with the company throughout the pandemic," said Hartford. "It's a good relationship. We are all invested in passenger rail flourishing for our country and in supporting the workers who will make it happen."

"We are all looking forward to the future of passenger train service, including high speed rail, in the United States," said Bennett. "We're incredibly proud to represent these members."