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Workers share tales of organizing during second day of Teamsters Convention
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 28, 2016) LAS VEGAS — Day two of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ 29th Convention told the story of organizing and growing the union through the voice of the union’s own members. Whether it...
Global solidarity dominates at 29th Teamsters International Convention
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 28, 2016) LAS VEGAS — The Teamsters’ 29th International Convention opened its second day with a focus on global solidarity and building worker power through organizing in key industries. Len...
Fire crews work into the night at Texas Panhandle train crash
(Source: Associated Press, June 28, 2016) AMARILLO, Texas — Floodlights are being brought to the scene of a train collision in Texas as crews prepare to battle into the night a blaze that envelops the wrecked locomotives and lead rail cars. The two BNSF Railway...
One crew member hurt, three missing after BNSF trains collide head on in Texas Panhandle
(Source: Associated Press, June 29, 2016) DALLAS, Texas — Three crew members were missing and one was hurt after a head-on train collision in the Texas Panhandle that caused several box cars to erupt in flames and led authorities to evacuate residents in the area....
CN announces executive shuffle effective July 1
(Source: Reuters, June 27, 2016) NEW YORK — Canadian National Railway Co said on Monday its incoming chief executive, Luc Jobin, would take the helm of the country's largest railroad on July 1 as part of a management shuffle. Full story: Reuters
Opening statements, expert testimony on Vancouver oil terminal begins
(Source: The Columbian, June 27, 2016) VANCOUVER, Wash. — Supporters and opponents of the Vancouver Energy oil terminal drew their battle lines Monday morning in opening statements before the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council. Shortly after, attorneys with...
Trial-like review started Monday for proposed Vancouver oil terminal
(Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, June 27, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — Washington state begins its public review Monday of what would be the nation’s largest oil-by-rail terminal in the country, slated to be built at the Port of Vancouver. Full story: www.opb.org
Work starts soon on high-speed rail trench into downtown Fresno
(Source: Fresno Bee, June 27, 2016) FRESNO, Calif. — Motorists on Highway 180 through downtown Fresno will start seeing the effects of high-speed rail construction in July as crews begin building a trench that will take the bullet-train tracks beneath the freeway....
MBTA Carmen’s union willing to cut new workers’ pay if management limits privatization
(Source: Boston.com, June 28, 2016) BOSTON — The largest labor union representing MBTA workers wants to make a deal. The 4,100-employee Boston Carmen’s Union says it’s willing to cut wages for new employees if it means the T will limit privatizing jobs done by...
Teamsters talk political power during Convention’s first day
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 27, 2016) LAS VEGAS — Politics and policy were front and center during the first day of the 29th International Convention here today as thousands of Teamsters lauded the union’s support for a platform...
