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Union Pacific CFO sells $1.6 million in stock
(Source: Zolmax News, September 23, 2013) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. CFO Robert Knight, Jr. sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.00, for a total value of...
Hoosier rail line supporters still chugging ahead
(Source: Journal and Courier, September 21, 2013) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The campaign to save the Hoosier State Amtrak route continues to gain momentum while Indiana leaders continue to explore whether there is a cost-effective way to operate the line. Full story:...
Amtrak service in Utica, across NY, hinges on agreement
(Source: GateHouse New York, September 23, 2013) UTICA, N.Y. — Train service in Utica could grind to a halt by mid-October if Amtrak and the state can not come to terms on a cost-sharing agreement. Full story: Herkimer Telegram
Norfolk Southern sued by EEOC over disability discrimination
(Source: WRBL, September 24, 2013) ATLANTA, Ga. — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit in Atlanta against Norfolk Southern Railway Company for allegedly discriminating against an employee because of his disability. Full story: WRBL
Tea Partying: When protest movements defend the interests of the ultra-rich
(Source: The American Prospect, September 19, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four years ago, the modern tea party seemed to emerge from nowhere, leaving journalists bewildered and the public with few reference points to understand seemingly spontaneous rallies by...
High-speed rail transforms China
(Source: New York Times, September 23, 2013) CHANGSHA, China — Just five years after China’s high-speed rail system opened, it is carrying nearly twice as many passengers each month as the country’s domestic airline industry. With traffic growing 28 percent a year for...
TCRC contract talks with CN hit snag over health, safety
(Source: Reuters, September 23, 2013) TORONTO — Contract negotiations between Canadian National Railway and the Teamsters union appear to have stalled as CN demands changes that union officials say could jeopardize the health and safety of workers. The Teamsters...
NTSB announces agenda for investigative hearing on two Metro-North accidents in Connecticut
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, September 24, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board today released the preliminary agenda for the investigative hearing on two recent Metro-North train accidents: the May 17, 2013...
Labor to ‘play heavily’ in state elections next year
(Source: Peoplesworld.org, September 18, 2013) LOS ANGELES — Organized labor, with its community allies, will "play heavily" in state gubernatorial and legislative races next year, its top two political operatives say. Full story: Peoplesworld.org
Teamsters Women’s conference kicks off in New Orleans
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 19, 2013) NEW ORLEANS, La. — The 2013 Teamsters Women’s Conference kicked off in New Orleans on Thursday, uniting 1,000 Teamster women across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico in the...
