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Dead Workers, Severed Limbs Missing from Railroad Safety Data: Thanks to government loopholes, rail companies haven’t been scrutinized by the Federal Railroad ...
propublica.org/article/railroad-safety-data-missing-dead-workers-severed-limbs
SEPTA Regional Rail conductors and engineers have authorized a strike: More than 400 conductors and engineers who crew SEPTA trains have been working without ...
inquirer.com/transportation/septa-regional-rail-strike-authorization-20231120.html
Two more SEPTA unions will vote on a strike as labor talks intensify: Regional Rail engineers and conductors say low wages are contributing to employee shortages ...
inquirer.com/transportation/septa-regional-rail-employee-union-strike-20231023.html
Regulators Blast Union Pacific for Running Unsafe Trains: The nation’s largest freight rail carrier failed to fix and continued to use faulty equipment ...
propublica.org/article/union-pacific-federal-railroad-administration-unsafe-trains
SEPTA must negotiate contracts with nearly all its labor unions amid looming financial crisis
inquirer.com/transportation/septa-twu-local-234-fiscal-cliff-strike-contract-negotiations-20230917.html
MTA finger scanners unused three years after 'pause,' despite overtime concerns: The practice leaves the transit agency vulnerable to fraud, according to some ...
newsday.com/long-island/transportation/overtime-mta-finger-lirr-n1lwp8ks
After the East Palestine train derailment, are railroads any safer?: Change is coming to the rail industry in the U.S. — but whether it's for the better or worse ...
npr.org/2023/08/03/1191399657/train-derailment-east-palestine-ohio-norfolk-southern
Quick Glance: Congress Deadlocked on Safety Rules After East Palestine Train Derailment
- Little has changed six months after the train derailment in East Palestine.
- It remains uncertain if the derailment will lead to action.
- Republicans face a test of supporting industry versus rural voters.
- Cleanup continues in East Palestine as the railroad reopens its tracks.
Overtime at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority “surged” by $200 million last year, despite years of promises by MTA leaders to rein in the high cost of ... Show more tinyurl.com/3s5ddfzt #longisland #liny #nassau #suffolk #nassaucounty #suffolkcounty #nyc #newyork #mta #lirr #train #overtime #commute #transportation #linkinbio
Norfolk Southern is 1st railroad to give all workers sick time as others negotiate with unions
apnews.com/article/railroad-paid-sick-time-negotiations-norfolk-southern-70327831f881dcf86a43e05d22a5bdd5
Blocked Crossings Crisis Draws Local and National Calls for Action: After seeing images of kids crawling under trains, regulators ask companies to address ...
propublica.org/article/trains-blocked-crossings-kids-lawmakers-response
U.S. engineers frustrated with lack of paid sick time, demands railroads are making
theglobeandmail.com/business/article-us-engineers-frustrated-with-lack-of-paid-sick-time-demands-railroads/
Why Long Trains Keep Derailing: Trains are getting longer. Railroads are getting richer. But these “monster trains” are jumping off of tracks across America and ...
propublica.org/article/train-derailment-long-trains
Engineers frustrated with rails even as others get sick time: Engineers still haven't secured sick time at any of the major freight railroads even though a ...
sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2023/05/08/engineers-frustrated-with-rails-even/
Electric scooters and bikes — relied upon by some commuters to get them to and from their train station, and hated by others for getting in their way — are ... Show more https://nwsdy.li/3HpOrOf #longisland #liny #nassau #suffolk #nassaucounty #suffolkcounty #nyc #newyork #lirr #mta #train #scooter #transportation #ebikes #commute #travel #linkinbio
There are about 3 U.S. train derailments per day. They aren't usually major disasters
npr.org/2023/03/09/1161921856/there-are-about-3-u-s-train-derailments-per-day-they-arent-usually-major-disaste
Biden DOJ Sues Norfolk Southern for 'Unlawfully Polluting the Nation's Waterways'
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Quick Glance: Biden Department of Justice Sues Norfolk Southern for "Unlawfully Polluting the Nation's Waterways"
- The Biden administration took another step on Friday to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the disaster that is still unfolding in East Palestine, Ohio, and the surrounding area, filing a lawsuit against the rail corporation for dumping harmful chemicals into the environment.
- "Whatever it takes to make East Palestine whole, Norfolk Southern needs to pay—and it's not enough to take their word for it."
- nnIt's great to see @TheJusticeDepartment following Ohio's lead and holding Norfolk Southern to the full extent of the law.\nhttps://t.co/4x2x0oA1LP\u201d
Trump, Who Rolled Back Rail Regulations, Slams Biden During Visit to East Palestine After Train Derailment
time.com/6257696/trump-east-palestine-trail-derailment-biden/
Rail unions tell Biden officials that workers have fallen ill at Norfolk Southern derailment site
cnbc.com/2023/03/01/norfolk-southern-derailment-labor-unions-biden-officials.html
How the derailment in East Palestine changes the calculus on railroad regulation: A bipartisan group of senators is already out with the Railway Safety Act of ...
axios.com/2023/03/02/how-the-derailment-in-east-palestine-changes-the-calculus-on-railroad-regulation
Bomb Train: Calls Grow for New Laws on Rail Safety After Toxic Disaster in East Palestine, Ohio
democracynow.org/2023/2/24/east_palestine_norfolk_southern_train_safety
Ford taps Johnson Controls exec as Americas manufacturing head retires: Bryce Currie will replace John Savona ahead of negotiations with the United Auto Workers ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/01/11/ford-taps-johnson-controls-exec-as-americas-manufacturing-head-retires/69798058007/
Rail workers rally for paid sick leave, Sanders urges executive order: In addition to ongoing rail worker rallies for paid sick leave, some lawmakers are pushing ...
businessinsider.com/will-rail-workers-strike-paid-sick-leave-rallies-executive-order-2022-12
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What We Know About the Railroad Labor Talks to Prevent a Strike: Congressional lawmakers vowed to act quickly to prevent a strike by tens of thousands of rail ...
nytimes.com/2022/11/29/business/rail-labor-strike-talks.html
Quick Glance: Biden pushes Congress to avert rail strike, citing catastrophic economic consequences
- WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. President Joe Biden of the United States called on Congress on Monday to intervene to avert a potential rail strike that could begin as early as December 9, warning of a catastrophic economic impact if railroad service was disrupted.
- "A rail shutdown would devastate our economy," added Biden.
- "congressional action to prevent a work stoppage in this manner is appropriate ... No one benefits from a rail work stoppage – not our customers, not rail employees and not the American economy." according to the Association of American Railroads. A rail labor stoppage helps no one, including our customers, rail employees, and the American economy."
- Workers may strike or railways may lock out employees if they do not, unless Congress intervenes.
Railroad unions pressure Senate on sick leave after close House vote: Railroad unions seeking more paid sick leave are in a full-court press to convince the ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/railroad-unions-pressure-senate-sick-leave-after-close-house-vote
Quick Glance: Congress Moves to Avoid Rail Strike With Senate Vote
- The law, which would compel a labor deal between rail firms and workers in the face of a strike, is now ready for President Biden to sign.
- Mr. Biden had championed the negotiations that led to the provisional agreement, which his administration assisted in reaching under the Railway Labor Act, a 1926 statute that authorizes the president to interfere in rail labor disputes that threaten to disrupt important commerce or transportation service.
- Some liberals, who were dissatisfied with the drive to impose the tentative deal on workers, thought that the paid leave provision championed by union workers was an essential addition.
Here’s what you need to know about the rail strike Congress is trying to stop: A danger that the White House thought had been averted two months ago is back with ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/3755355-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-rail-strike-congress-is-trying-to-stop/
Retail trade groups say a rail strike would be devastating to the economy: Two retail industry groups, the RILA and the NRF, reacted Monday to the increasing ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/retail-trade-groups-rail-strike-devastating-economy
Consumers could pay price if railroads, unions can't agree: OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Consumers could see higher gas prices and shortages of some of their favorite ...
apnews.com/article/technology-business-congress-government-and-politics-79d2e2c2779598b0a14396464ee4f7e9
With rail strike looming, Biden says he has 'not directly engaged,' contradicting White House press secretary
foxbusiness.com/politics/rail-strike-looming-biden-says-not-directly-engaged-contradicting-white-house-press-secretary
With rail strike looming, White House won't say how Biden is 'directly involved' in negotiations
foxbusiness.com/politics/rail-strike-looming-white-house-wont-say-how-biden-directly-involved-negotiations
US supply chain under threat as unions, railroads, clash: Many union members have voted to reject the contracts because, they say, they fail to address demanding ...
denver7.com/news/national/us-supply-chain-under-threat-as-unions-railroads-clash
US supply chain under threat as rail unions split vote just 2 weeks ahead of deadline. What it means
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Big rail unions split on contract, raising the possibility of a strike: Four of the 12 unions that must approve the contracts to prevent a strike have rejected ...
inquirer.com/business/rail-union-contract-possible-strike-20221121.html
What is the railroad strike of 2022? Why rail workers are striking and what it means for you
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Potential railroad strike delayed until early December: The possibility of an economically devastating railroad strike has been pushed back into early December ...
seattletimes.com/business/potential-railroad-strike-delayed-until-early-december/
Rail union that rejected deal signs new tentative agreement: OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A union that rejected its deal with the nation's freight railroads earlier this ...
apnews.com/article/government-and-politics-33f95ad925d1a00b204c95a70c18db3c
Tentative Deal to Avoid Rail Strike Is Reached, Biden Announces: President Biden announced the agreement after negotiations brokered by the labor secretary ...
nytimes.com/2022/09/15/business/rail-strike.html
Quick Glance: Railroad strike averted as marathon talks yield a tentative agreement
- Unions and management reached a tentative agreement early Thursday, averting a freight railroad strike that threatened to disrupt US supply lines and raise prices for many items.
- It also enforced a 60-day cooling-off period during which unions and management could not strike or lock out workers.
- Many unions have signed tentative agreements with railroads, but two prominent unions representing engineers and train conductors have remained steadfast in their demand for better working conditions.
- She stated that a strike is "not acceptable."
U.S. railroads, unions reach tentative deal on eve of deadline: Rail transport breakthrough as U.S. railroads and unions reach tentative deal day before strike ...
financialpost.com/transportation/rail/u-s-railroads-unions-reach-tentative-deal-on-eve-of-deadline
Amtrak cancels three long-distance routes ahead of potential railroad strike: Amtrak announced the cancellation of three long-distance, nationwide routes that ...
thehill.com/policy/transportation/3640480-amtrak-cancels-three-long-distance-routes-ahead-of-potential-railroad-strike/
Quick Glance: Amtrak cancels all long-distance trains in anticipation of a probable freight rail shutdown
- ET Friday, a federally mandated "cooling off" period ends, potentially allowing approximately 115,000 freight rail workers in unions to walk off the job or firms to fire them.
- A combination of six of the main freight rail corporations signed agreements with eight of the twelve rail worker unions.
- , presented legislation on Wednesday to implement the board's recommendations for all freight walkers if a settlement is not reached.
- "What we should be telling rail CEOs is, "Treat your workers with decency and respect, not disdain," Sanders added.
Why Are Railroad Unions Threatening to Strike? It's About Work Rules Not Pay.: Unions say the current rules force their members to remain on call for days at a ...
barrons.com/articles/railroad-union-workers-strike-contract-negotiations-51663100333
Paid articlePaid Potential rail strike threatens to kneecap US economy ahead of midterms: A potential nationwide freight rail strike is looming, threatening to cripple the U.S ...
thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/3631591-potential-rail-strike-threatens-to-kneecap-us-economy-ahead-of-midterms/
Businesses, White House plan for possible rail strike Friday: OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Business and government officials are bracing for the possibility of a ...
apnews.com/article/norfolk-kansas-city-southern-government-and-politics-8773238e61d632b59ddbba22175d0df2
Quick Glance: As a railroad workers strike looms, several Seattle Amtrak trips are canceled.
- Amtrak's Seattle-Chicago and Seattle-California routes were among those canceled in preparation for a railroad employees' strike on Friday.
- With the Empire Builder and Coast Starlight lines already on the chopping block, Amtrak may increase cancellations if the railways and freight rail workers unions fail to strike a deal by 9 p.m. Thursday.
- Most Amtrak trains travel on freight railroad tracks and cannot operate if the tracks are closed due to a work stoppage.
- "BNSF controls all train movements in this area and therefore the potential strike will affect Amtrak Cascades trains because they cannot operate without dispatchers," Matkin explained.
EXPLAINER: Why Twitter's former security head is testifying: Peiter Zatko, the former Twitter security chief who’s accused the company of negligence with privacy ...
apnews.com/article/elon-musk-twitter-inc-technology-congress-hacking-c92a0e0039353d81ee9d64e53f0fa37c
EXPLAINER: Rail strike would impact consumers, businesses: Commuters, food producers, refineries and others could all be affected if there is a nationwide rail ...
apnews.com/article/looming-rail-strike-what-to-know-c92a0e0039353d81ee9d64e53f0fa37c
A US Freight Rail Crisis Threatens More Supply-Chain Chaos: Federal regulators and the White House have been scrambling to prevent poor service and a possible ...
wired.com/story/a-us-freight-rail-crisis-threatens-more-supply-chain-chaos/
Fourth union approves deal with railroads to get 24% raises: Another union has approved the deal it made with the major freight railroads last month that helped ...
orlandosentinel.com/business/ct-biz-us-railroad-contract-talks-ap-20221004-sr3pt732kfbslhpfylogyy6fva-story.html
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Rail union that rejected deal signs new tentative agreement: The five-year deal includes a 24% pay raise and $5,000 in bonuses that were in the first deal ...
omaha.com/business/rail-union-that-rejected-deal-signs-new-tentative-agreement/article_147d798f-7efb-52c1-aaab-bd57026ddc03.html
Nationwide freight railroad strike could have impacted LIRR commuters: At least one Long Island Rail Road union leader had vowed that his members would not cross ...
newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-nationwide-freight-rail-strike-hyrrmch3
Crude-Oil Prices Fall as Railroad Strike Averted: The railroad strike was averted 24 hours before the deadline, 'an important win for our economy and the ...
thestreet.com/investing/crude-oil-prices-fall-as-railroad-strike-averted
Amtrak cancels long-distance trains as rail-strike deadline draws near; Northeast travel mostly spared
bostonglobe.com/2022/09/14/business/amtrak-cancels-long-distance-trains-rail-strike-deadline-draws-near/
Railroad Worker Confident Strike Is Coming as Biden Tries to Avoid Disaster: Employees have begun preparing to go on strike ahead of a Friday negotiating ...
newsweek.com/railroad-worker-confident-strike-coming-biden-tries-avoid-disaster-1743054
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