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Australian railway workers exposed to asbestos in Chinese-made locomotives
(Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation, November 27, 2013) SIDNEY, Australia — Australian railway workers have been exposed to potentially hazardous asbestos after the deadly dust was found in locomotives brought in from China. Unions are now demanding tougher...
Growing pains for California high-speed rail line
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, November 27, 2013) FRESNO, Calif. — After decades of promises, plans, and politics, California has finally reached the construction phase of its high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and San Francisco. But a judge's ruling this week...
Report: ‘Significant weaknesses’ in Transport Canada’s oversight of rail safety
(Source: Global News, November 26, 2013) OTTAWA — As an increasing number of high profile train derailments across the country cause concern for public safety, there are “significant weaknesses” in Transport Canada’s oversight of rail safety, the federal auditor...
About 400 households evacuated following spill at CSX yard in Willard, Ohio
(Source: Toledo Blade, November 27, 2013) WILLARD, Ohio — Residents from 400 households who were evacuated overnight after a train derailment and ensuing hazardous spill could be out of their homes until Thursday, a police official said today. Full story: Toledo...
150 years ago: Lincoln’s Proclamation of Thanksgiving
(Source: Abraham Lincoln Online, November 27, 2013) On October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation that set the precedent for America's national day of Thanksgiving. Prior to Lincoln's proclamation, each state scheduled its own Thanksgiving...
Amtrak reporting no delays in spite of messy Thanksgiving travel
(Source: CNN, November 27, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Like Thanksgiving, it's almost a holiday tradition. Bad weather and hordes of travelers teaming up to send the country's transportation capacities reeling. Amtrak, however, is reporting no delays so far. Full story:...
A tale of two states: Minnesota and Wisconsin
(Source: MSNBC, November 25, 2013) NEW YORK — While both states used to embrace a populist progressive tradition, Minnesota and Wisconsin have followed very different courses over the last few years. The Badger State elected Scott Walker (R) governor and gave control...
Union Pacific Senior Vice President sells $440,640 in stock
(Source: Ticker Report, November 25, 2013) NEW YORK — Union Pacific Corp. SVP Gayla Thal sold 2,720 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 22. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.00, for a total value of $440,640.00. Following the...
United Airlines mechanics call for pension reinstatement during informational pickets
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 25, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On November 25, United Airlines (UAL) professional aviation mechanics represented by the Teamsters Union held informational pickets at 10 major airports around the...
Thanksgiving openings show lack of respect for workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters, November 25, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Corporations never seem to be satisfied. Increasingly, they want workers to toil more hours for less pay. And now, a growing amount of retail giants want their employees to...
