Matt Hollis has been elected as the National President-Elect of TCU/IAM, following the resignation of Artie Maratea due to health reasons. The decision was made unanimously by the TCU/IAM Executive Council.
Hollis expressed his gratitude for the support from the council, stating, “I am deeply honored by the confidence and unanimous support shown by the Executive Council in selecting me to lead this Union. I have spent my entire career grounded in the belief that strong unions are built on respect, fairness, and decency in the workplace. I remain fully committed to serving our membership with integrity, standing shoulder to shoulder with them at the bargaining table, and upholding TCU/IAM’s proud legacy of strong contracts, fierce representation, and unwavering solidarity.”
Hollis began his railroad career in 2004 as a yard clerk for CSXT Railroad in Birmingham, Alabama. He joined TCU Lodge 691 and later served as protective committeeman. In 2007 he became Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Gate City Lodge 1295 in Atlanta, Georgia. By 2008 he was elected Local Chairman of Lodge 1295. In 2010 he was appointed Assistant National Representative for TCU/IAM Unit 96 in Jacksonville, Florida. Four years later he became National Representative for Unit 96.
In 2016 Hollis was elected National Vice President by the Executive Council and was re-elected at both the 2018 and 2022 conventions. Since being assigned Special Assistant to the President in 2020, Hollis has played a key role in contract negotiations and acted as spokesperson during multi-union coalitions.
The Executive Council released a statement supporting Hollis: “The Executive Council has the utmost confidence in Matt Hollis and his ability to lead this Union with integrity, strength, and a deep commitment to our membership. Matt is widely respected throughout the railroad industry and the labor movement, and he has earned a reputation for honesty, fairness, and principled leadership.
Throughout his career, Matt has consistently demonstrated a resolute dedication to protecting workers’ rights, strengthening collective bargaining, and upholding the values upon which this Union was built. The Executive Council has full faith in his judgment, experience, and proven leadership, and we are confident he will continue to serve the membership with distinction and steadfast resolve.”
