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In Georgia, lawmakers trying to wipe out unions (again)
(Source: Teamster Nation, February 26, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Radicals in Georgia's Legislature are once again trying to destroy unions and impoverish workers. They've proposed a bill that would require union members to re-join their union every year. HB 361 not...
In Missouri, Senate stalls on ‘paycheck protection’ bill
(Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 25, 2013) ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Debate has stalled in the Missouri Senate on legislation that Democrats say is part of the state's "war on labor." Senators stayed late Monday night to debate legislation that would bar...
In Indiana, House votes to shrink political power of teachers
(Source: Northwest Indiana Times, February 26, 2013) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Schools would be barred from automatically deducting from paychecks the portion of teacher union dues used for political purposes under legislation approved Monday by the Indiana House. House...
Lack of funding could end Amtrak in Lewistown, Pa.
(Source: The Sentinel, February 27, 2013) LEWISTOWN, Pa. — A change in federal law starting this October could result in the demise of Amtrak passenger train service for Lewistown. Without the federal funding, Pennsylvania would have to pay approximately $5.7 million...
Health center workers in Mass. choose Teamsters Local 170
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 26, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maintenance workers with Overlook Masonic Health Center, a senior care facility in Charlton, Mass., recently voted to join Teamsters Local 170 in Worcester, Mass....
Transport Canada rejects safety recommendation after fatal train derailment
(Source; Global News, February 25, 2013) TORONTO — One year after a Via train derailed in Burlington, Ont., killing three crew members and injuring more than 40 on board, the final report into the investigation has yet to be released. But the Transportation Safety...
MBCR could be in line for temporary contract extension
(Source: Associated Press, February 27, 2013) BOSTON — Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail (MBCR), the company that operates the Boston-area commuter rail system, could be in line for a temporary contract extension while state transportation officials weigh bids for a new...
Mineta Transportation Institute posts high-speed rail workshop videos to YouTube
(Source: Mineta Transportation Institute press release, February 26, 2013) SAN JOSE, Calif. — US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and other experts are featured in "Economic and Social Impacts of High-Speed Rail Systems," a set of seven videos from a day-long...
2013 marks 150th birthday of railroad legend Casey Jones
(Source: Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum press release, February 26, 2013) JACKSON, Tenn. — On the 150th anniversary celebration of American railroad hero Jonathan Luther "Casey" Jones’ birthday, the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum is hosting a birthday...
BNSF and Union Pacific Railroad win ruling in price-fixing case
(Source: Reuters, February 27, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. — BNSF Railway Company and Union Pacific Railroad Company have won a ruling dismissing a lawsuit accusing them of engaging in price-fixing and other antitrust violations in the shipment of coal and other freight....
