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CN CEO says tank cars must be redesigned to prevent another tragedy like Lac-Megantic
(Source: Canadian Press, December 3, 2013) MONTREAL — The head of Canada’s largest railway says crude oil tank cars must be redesigned to avoid another tragedy like last summer’s deadly explosion in Lac-Megantic, Que. Full story: Medicine Hat News
Illinois Central Railroad faces fines of $110,500 after OSHA inspection finds worker exposure to lead
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor press release, December 3, 2013) HOMEWOOD, Ill. — Illinois Central Railroad Co. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for one willful and six serious safety violations that...
NTSB relieves ACRE of party status in Metro-North train derailment investigation
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, December 3, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board today removed the Association of Commuter Rail Employees, or ACRE, as a participant in its investigation into the December 1...
Deadly Metro-North crash may boost urgency to install Positive Train Control
(Source: Chicago Tribune, December 3, 2013) CHICAGO — The deadly commuter train crash in New York reinforces the urgency for Metra and other commuter railroads across the country to install a federally mandated safety system designed to prevent such wrecks. Full...
Buy union, buy Made in America (or Canada) this holiday season
(Source: Teamster Nation, December 2, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — We know we don't have to remind you to shop at Costco, buy union-made beer and ship your holiday packages by UPS. And if you're looking for a specific union-made product, Labor 411 is the place to go. The...
ALEC’s right-to-work (for less) bill filed in Missouri
(Source: Teamster Nation, December 2, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Missouri state lawmakers who belong to the anti-worker, corporate-empowerment group ALEC pre-filed a right-to-work-for-less bill in the Legislature today. ALEC member Donna Lichtenegge, a state...
Massachusetts highway workers choose Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, December 2, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — They keep the roads clean, plowed and safe, and now they have Teamster representation to secure their working conditions. The staff with the Newbury Highway Department...
Canadian Pacific Railway declares dividend
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, November 27, 2013) CALGARY, Alberta — The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited declared a quarterly dividend of thirty-five cents ($0.35) Canadian per share on the outstanding Common Shares. The...
Proposed CSX facility near Baltimore becomes political football amid community opposition
(Source: Baltimore Sun, December 2, 2013) BALTIMORE, Md. — Virulent opposition among West Baltimore residents to a proposed CSX Transportation cargo facility in their neighborhood has raised more questions about the viability of the long-studied project. Full story:...
Louisiana to study Amtrak route across northern portion of state
(Source: Associated Press, December 3, 2013) MINDEN, La. — Louisiana is studying a plan for Amtrak passenger trains to cross north Louisiana, connecting Texas to Mississippi. Full story: Sun Herald
