BLET News
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Daily Headlines
CN investing in technology to improve safety, CEO not concerned about NAFTA
(Source: Financial Post, June 14, 2017) MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. is investing in technological innovations to improve safety and operations as it grapples with rapidly disruptive changes in the industry. Full story: Financial Post
Hoffa statement on workplace shooting at UPS facility in San Francisco
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 14, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa on the tragic shooting that occurred today at a UPS facility in San Francisco. "Our hearts and...
R.J. Corman marks 30th year
(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 13, 2017) R. J. Corman Railroad Co. LLC announced it is marking its 30th anniversary this year. Rick Corman founded the company in January 1987 with the acquisition of the Bardstown Line. R. J. Corman currently operates 11 short...
Teamsters Local 727 members ratify new 5-year contract for shuttle bus drivers
(Source: Teamsters Local 727 press release, June 12, 2017) PARK RIDGE, Ill. — Teamsters Local 727 and Standard Parking ratified a new collective bargaining agreement for SP shuttle bus drivers. The term is for five years, commencing December 1, 2016 and extending...
High winds derail empty rail cars in N.D.
(Source: Grand Forks Herald, June 13, 2017) GRAND FORKS, N.D. — High winds caused a train car to partially derail Tuesday morning after pushing a string of 15 empty cars as far as a half-mile away from the State Mill on the north side of Grand Forks. Full story: Grand...
Regulators delay oil train terminal expansion in Clatskanie, Ore.
(Source: The Oregonian, June 13, 2017) PORTLAND, Ore. — With visions of last year's fiery oil train derailment in Mosier, environmental groups succeeded Tuesday in delaying -- for now – a decision on Portland General Electric's plan to sell nine diesel storage tanks...
On anniversary of derailment, groups call for legislation on crude oil in Baltimore
(Source: Baltimore Sun, June 13, 2017) BALTIMORE, Md. — Taylor Smith-Hams was living near the Mount Royal Station in Bolton Hill a year ago when her phone lit up one morning with messages from friends and family. Full story: Baltimore Sun
Board affirms Oregon county’s denial of UP track expansion
(Source: Associated Press, June 13, 2017) THE DALLES, Ore. — A board has affirmed an Oregon county's decision to deny Union Pacific Railroad's proposed track expansion along the Columbia River where an oil train derailed last year. The Columbia River Gorge Commission...
Teamsters begin strike at Vistar to demand an end to pay discrimination
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 12, 2017) ONTARIO, Calif. — Teamsters who work at Vistar Foodservice’s distribution facility in Ontario began an unfair labor practice strike today to protest Vistar’s violations of federal laws that...
California high-speed rail seeks to hire new CEO
(Source: Los Angeles times, June 2, 2017) LOS ANGELES — The pressure is on board members at the California High-Speed Rail Authority to replace their chief executive officer, who left his job Friday. Full story: Los Angeles Times
