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Metra argues for delay of ‘fail-safe’ rail system
(Source: Chicago Tribune, April 9, 2013) CHICAGO — A federal law requires the nation's major freight and commuter railroads to install Positive Train Control technology by 2015. Metra and other railroads say they are committed to doing so, but need more time. Metra...
Teamsters observe Workers’ Memorial Day, April 28, 2013
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters, April 9, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters Union, and trade unionists around the world, recognize April 28 as Workers' Memorial Day — an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled,...
Opinion: Labor unions are America’s last hope
(Source: Huffington Post column by David Macaray, April 7, 2013) It's almost impossible to overstate the importance of old-fashioned "resistance." Indeed, without resistance (e.g., pushing back, taking an aggressive stand, demonstrating that you're willing to fight,...
Teamsters applaud Obama announcement of NLRB nominees
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 9, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa praised President Obama’s efforts fill the remaining vacancies on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by naming three nominees...
Amtrak ridership hitting record levels in FY 2013
(Source: Associated Press, April 9, 2013) NEW YORK — Amtrak says ridership has increased in the first six months of fiscal year 2013, with ridership in March setting a record as the single best month ever in Amtrak's history. Full story: ABC News
Benefits under Railroad Retirement and Social Security
(Source: U.S. Railroad Retirement Board press release, March 1, 2013) CHICAGO — Employers and employees covered by the Railroad Retirement Act pay higher retirement taxes than those covered by the Social Security Act, so that railroad retirement benefits remain higher...
Hoffa: It’s the trade deficit, stupid
(Source: Column by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, published in The Detroit News and the Teamsters website on March 13, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — As a proud American, it’s difficult to watch vital government programs cut mindlessly because of sequestration....
Union Pacific to make infrastructure improvements on Nebraska line
(Source: Union Pacific press release, April 4, 2013) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Nebraska's transportation infrastructure by investing nearly $7 million in the rail line between North Bend and Grand Island. The project, funded entirely by...
Rochester Amtrak station groundbreaking set for August
(Source: Associated Press, April 3, 2013) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Plans to transform the Rochester Amtrak station into a bigger and better transportation center are moving forward. Full story: San Francisco Chronicle
TPP: Corporate evil creeps up unobserved
(Source: Press TV, April 5, 2013) The TPP is intended to undermine democracy by handing power to the global financial elite and the big corporations. The key mechanism will be the transfer of power from sovereign nations to so-called ‘trade tribunals’ whose purpose is...
