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Strike will trim $200 million from Verizon profits; Settlement ‘soon,’ Wall St. analyst writes
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 23, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Regarding the seven-week strike against Verizon by nearly 40,000 CWA and IBEW union members: After talking to company and union leaders, "we continue to expect the strike to end relatively soon," but it will...
UP to make Colorado infrastructure improvements
(Source: Union Pacific press release, May 18, 2016) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific plans to invest $70.9 million in 2016 to improve Colorado's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and...
Plan to increase Amtrak’s Harrisburg-Pittsburgh service appears stuck on the tracks
(Source: www.pennlive.com, May 19, 2016) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Remember that plan to increase Amtrak service between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh? We still have just one train. Full story: www.pennlive.com
Even optimistic TPP numbers aren’t much to celebrate
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 19, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is tasked with reporting on the economic benefits of proposed trade deals. Traditionally, the agency has served as big...
Judge says BNSF permits valid for La Crosse River marsh expansion
(Source: La Crosse Tribune, May 20, 2016) LA CROSSE, Wisc. — A judge has determined state wildlife officials followed state law in issuing permits for BNSF Railway to build a second track through the La Crosse River marsh. Full story: La Crosse Tribune
Mayerthorpe’s CN trestle bridge rebuilt after major fire
(Source: CBC News, May 17, 2016) EDMONTON — A CN trestle bridge has been rebuilt in Mayerthorpe less than a month after it was destroyed by fire during a string of arsons. CN crews worked 20 days straight to replace the 1,200-foot wooden bridge that went up in flames...
Con Edison subcontracted workers authorize strike
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 19, 2016) BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Workers at Allstate Power Vac – a Con Edison contractor – announced today that they have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, as negotiations drag into their seventh...
VRE wraps up project to add third track
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 19, 2016) The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) on Tuesday opened a new third track between Hamilton and Spotsylvania County, Va. Full story: Progressive Railroading
BNSF begins major switch replacement project in Chicago area
(Source: Patch.com, May 19, 2016) CHICAGO — The BNSF will be replacing 19 switches near its Eola Yard, which is located between the Aurora and Route 59 stations served by Metra trains. Full story: www.patch.com
US Foods Teamsters in Seattle show support for picketing Maryland workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 19, 2016) FIFE, Wash. — Teamsters working at US Foods’ distribution facility here this evening refused to cross the picket line in solidarity with Teamsters in Severn, Md., who began an unfair labor...
