Tony D. Cardwell

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Tony D. Cardwell is the President of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division (BMWED-IBT), a major railroad union that represents approximately 37,000 members. Since taking over leadership in 2022, Cardwell has emphasized fiscal responsibility and aims to be a diligent steward of union members' funds. He has publicly defended the union against allegations of partisan political spending, asserting that their donations to political figures come from a voluntary PAC rather than member dues. Under his leadership, the BMWED-IBT has sought to collaborate with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers on critical rail safety legislation.