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Rail security rules take effect
(The Associated Press distributed the following article on May 23.) WASHINGTON -- At certain locations, rail operators will be required to remove trash bins, except clear plastic or bomb-resistant trash containers. And when needed, canine explosive teams may be used...
Security tightened on rail systems
(The following story by Fred Bayles appeared on the USA Today website on May 23.) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The 10 million commuters a day who use the nation's subway and rail systems may notice increased security today as new federal mandates go into effect. The measures...
House votes to make changes to OSHA
(The Associated Press circulated the following story by Leigh Strope on May 18.) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The House voted Tuesday to make employer-friendly changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (news - web sites), including adding two members to a...
BLET merchandise available
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Due to overwhelming popularity, the first shipment of BLET t-shirts has sold out. The BLET Supply Department reports that a new shipment will be available from the manufacturer by early June. Members can continue to order t-shirts, but should note...
Kerry commits to create, protect jobs at Teamsters Unity Conference
(The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release on May 16.) LAS VEGAS -- Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry spoke today at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters annual Unity Conference, pledging to create and protect...
Union at SBC begins strike
(The Associated Press circulated the following story on May 21.) SAN ANTONIO -- After a late-evening shift answering directory-assistance calls, Elinda Belous answered the call of her union. Belous was one of nearly 100,000 unionized SBC Communications Inc. workers...
Locomotive Engineers’ perspective: ‘Moment of impact’
(The following report by Darren Kramer appeared on Chicago television station NBC5’s website on May 20. Bruce Hartman is a member of BLET Division 815 in Blue Island, Ill., and Paul Rowland is a member of BLET Division 575 in Chicago.) CHICAGO -- When a train strikes...
Rail-car maker aiming for profits, efficiency
(The following report by Dan Wascoe appeared on the Star Tribune website on May 21.) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Planes, trains and snowmobiles made Bombardier Inc. famous in its glory days during the late 1990s. Now the Montreal-based company, maker of 24 light-rail cars...
U.S. chemical railroad shipments rise – survey
(Reuters distributed the following article on May 20.) NEW YORK -- Chemical shipments on U.S. railroads rose last week, a sign of strong demand amid an economic recovery, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), a leading trade group. Chemical...
Rail freight traffic remains strong
(The Association of American Railroads issued the following news release on May 20.) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Freight traffic on U.S. railroads continued to run well ahead of year earlier volume during the week ended May 15, the Association of American Railroads (AAR)...
