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Walmart warehouse workers get justice and a huge raise
(Source: Teamster Nation, August 19, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — About 75 temporary workers got permanent jobs at a Walmart-controlled warehouse in Riverside, Calif., as a result of a federal lawsuit alleging massive wage theft by the giant retailer and its contractors....
Nationwide fast food strike announced for August 29
(Source: Teamster Nation, August 19, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A national fast food strike involving thousands of low-wage workers will take place Aug. 29, the first national job action since the wave of one-day strikes began last fall in New York City. Full story:...
Democrats push back on voting rights
(Source: Washington Post, August 19, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After crying foul over Republican efforts to modify election laws in key states, Democrats are launching their own wide-ranging push to change the way Americans vote, kicking off the latest battles in a...
Train driver beaten by angry mob after train kills 37 pilgrims in India
(Source: Associated Press, August 19, 2013) PATNA, India — A train ran over a group of Hindu pilgrims at a crowded station in eastern India early Monday, killing at least 37 people. A mob infuriated by the deaths beat the driver severely and set fire to coaches,...
Bridge completes $26 million Minot bypass project
(Source: Associated Press, August 19, 2013) MINOT, N.D. — Officials on Monday dedicated a bridge that completes a $26 million bypass project on the east side of Minot. Full story: Sacramento Bee
Metro-North changes schedule for beefed-up maintenance
(Source: Stamford Advocate, August 19, 2013) STAMFORD, Conn. — Metro-North New Haven Line passengers will see a new schedule this week to accommodate track maintenance ordered by the railroad after the May 17 derailment in Bridgeport. Full story: Stamford Advocate
Tampa Port Authority agrees to new express rail service for refrigerated goods
(Source: WTSP, August 19, 2013) TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Port Authority has agreed to build a brand new express rail service out of the Port that will connect to the Midwest. The Tampa Port Authority announced the signing of a letter of intent for the rail service,...
Amtrak supporters try to preserve Indy-Chicago route
(Source: Indianapolis Star, August 19, 2013) LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Supporters of maintaining daily Amtrak passenger service between Indianapolis and Chicago are looking to step up their lobbying push ahead of a state decision whether to annually contribute $3 million...
BNSF crews work to tame troublesome slide areas
(Source: The Herald, August 20, 2013) EVERETT, Wash. — Work has begun on two projects intended to stabilize hillsides and keep winter mud from sliding onto the railroad tracks. The state and BNSF Railway are reshaping the hillsides in two problem areas in Mukilteo...
BNSF plans capital improvement program to expand rail capacity in Washington state
(Source: BNSF Railway press release, August 19, 2013) FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway Company plans to invest an estimated $125 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvement and expansion projects in Washington this year. BNSF's 2013 capacity enhancement...
