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Rep. Keith Ellison wants to make union organizing a civil right
(Source; MSNBC, July 20, 2014) DETROIT, Mich. — Minnesota Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison plans to unveil legislation that would make unionization into a legally protected civil right, the congressman said on Saturday. Full story: MSNBC
Kansas City Southern reports record quarterly revenues and carloads in 2Q 2014
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release (PDF), July 18, 2014) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) reported second quarter 2014 revenues of $650 million. Overall, carload volumes were 7% higher than in second quarter 2013. Highlights: • Record revenues of...
Interest from private investors revives funding plan for California bullet train
(Source: Bay Area News Group, July 18, 2014) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On life support just a few months ago, California's bullet train has been resuscitated. Last week, demolition began in Fresno to clear the way for the first stretch of track. More significantly, private...
Only thing missing from detailed U.S. energy map? Crude by rail routes
(Source: McClatchy D.C., July 17, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — As some railroads have continued to push for states to keep details about their crude oil shipments confidential, the U.S. Energy Information Administration has been developing a map that shows pipelines,...
Oil trains, born of U.S. energy boom, face test in new safety rules
(Source: Reuters, July 18, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota's Bakken oil patch has thrived thanks in large part to the once-niche business of hauling fuel on U.S. rail tracks. New safety rules may now test the oil train model. Within weeks, the Obama...
BLET, IBEW dislike presidential panel’s SEPTA recommendations
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, July 20, 2014) PHILADELPHIA — The two unions representing SEPTA railroad engineers and electrical workers on Friday expressed disappointment with the recommendations of a presidential panel on their long-running labor dispute. Full...
Cleanup underway at site of CN derailment in Wisconsin; 2 crew members hurt
(Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 21, 2014) SLINGER, Wisc. — Evacuations from a train derailment here ended overnight, and crews began Monday morning removing the damaged engines and rail cars from the tracks where about 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel had...
1934 Teamster strike in Minneapolis remembered on 80th anniversary
(Source: Star Tribune, July 17, 2014) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Two died and about 60 were wounded in the event later dubbed “Bloody Friday,” July 20, 1934. The 80th anniversary of the confrontation — a moment that rallied public support for workers in the middle of the...
Opinion: China a high-speed rail juggernaut, while most of U.S. stands by and waves
(Source: Forbes opinion column by Sarwant Singh, July 17, 2014) NEW YORK — While people in the West are profusely debating the benefits of high-speed rail, trying to find budgets and getting public support, China is expected to become a world leader in the rail...
Should taxpayer dollars fund coal/oil train projects?
(Source: Statesman Journal, July 17, 2014) SALEM, Ore. — Should taxpayer money be used to improve infrastructure that would allow more coal and crude oil trains to run through Oregon? Dozens of people signed up to give their opinions about that to the Oregon...
