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Across Missouri, Teamsters mobilize for pro-union candidates
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 2, 2016) ST. LOUIS, Mo. — With less than a week to go before Election Day, Teamsters are hitting the pavement hard in the Show Me state to get out the vote for the state’s gubernatorial and Senate...
Six things to expect out of the hearings on NJ Transit safety issues
(Source: www.nj.com, November 2, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — Lawmakers holding hearings on NJ Transit issues, including safety and on-time performance, want to hear from commuters who ride the rails every day. Full story: www.nj.com
SEPTA strike enters day 3, but parties say a contract is close
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, November 3, 2016) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — SEPTA accused the union leadership late Wednesday night of prolonging the walkout even after the authority had agreed to meet many of the union's demands. The statement came at the end of a day that...
1 MTA worker dead, another injured after being struck by subway train inside Brooklyn tunnel
(Source: Television station Pix 11, November 3, 2016) WINSOR TERRACE, Brooklyn — A subway train struck and killed an MTA employee and injured another as they were working inside a Brooklyn tunnel early Thursday, police said. Full story and video: www.pix11.com
Union Pacific steam shop to open for tours
(Source: Associated Press, November 2, 2016) CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Darren Rudloff was blown away when he found out visitors from Montana and Ohio had already purchased tickets for the upcoming rare tours of the Union Pacific Steam Shop. Full story: Washington Times
Teamsters, Lyft drivers file objections to class-action lawsuit settlement
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 1, 2016) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Lyft drivers, the Uber Lyft Teamsters Rideshare Alliance (ULTRA), Teamsters Joint Council 7 and Teamsters Joint Council 42 have filed legal objections to a...
Wisconsin, Illinois taking input on Amtrak expansion between Milwaukee, Chicago
(Source: Wisconsin Public Radio, November 1, 2016) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — Wisconsin and Illinois are looking at potentially expanding the Amtrak service between Milwaukee and Chicago. Full story and audio: Wisconsin Public Radio
NS Vice President sells $198,000 in company stock
(Source: Community Financial News, November 1, 2016) NEW YORK — Norfolk Southern Corp. Vice President Thomas E. Hurlbut sold 2,170 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 27. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.21, for a total...
FTA: NJ Transit’s trains are the worst, break down the most
(Source: www.nj.com, November 2, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit had more trains breakdowns last year than any other commuter railroad in the nation, according to a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) database. Full story: www.nj.com
Amtrak expanding schedules for Thanksgiving travel
(Source: Television station WRIC, November 1, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel season, Amtrak is expanding its schedules and adding more seats to accommodate the expected surge of travelers. Amtrak will operate every available train in...
