Michel M. Buckley began his career with Amtrak in October 2004 as a Lead Service Attendant. In February 2006, he promoted to Passenger Conductor. He was elected Local Secretary of Philadelphia Local 0838 in January 2010, Treasurer in May 2011, Secretary/Treasurer in August 2014 and in May 2016, he was elected Local Chairperson. Most recently, on August 25, 2025, he was elected to serve as General Committee Secretary.