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Amtrak: Clear or restricting signals this summer?
(Source: Railway Age, May 21, 2020) NEW YORK — As states begin or continue the process of allowing more businesses and public facilities to open, some members of the traveling public wonder how many trains Amtrak will run this summer. Amtrak is running fewer trains...
Port Authority sees steady fall in coronavirus quarantines among workers
(Source: www.nj.com, May 21, 2020) NEWARK — Is the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey flattening the coronavirus curve in its workforce? Full story: www.nj.com
Teamsters laud House coronavirus panel briefing addressing worker needs
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 21, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa about a briefing of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic this afternoon and the...
OSHA requires most employers to find if virus is work-related
(Source: Bloomberg Law, May 19, 2020) NEW YORK — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has changed its policy for when employers need to record coronavirus cases as being work-related, the agency announced. Under the new policy, employers who are required...
STB: Class I employment level declined in April
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 20, 2020) Class Is employed 124,430 employees as of mid-April, down 2.69 percent from March and down 13.72 percent from April 2019 levels, according to Surface Transportation Board data. Four employment categories logged...
AAR reports total carloads down 30.2 percent from 2019 for week ending May 16
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, May 20, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 16, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 416,115 carloads...
May 11 update and press release from the Railroad Retirement Board Labor Member; RRB pays extended unemployment benefits under CARES Act
(BLET Editor’s Note: The following is a message to Rail Labor from John Bragg, Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board.) CHICAGO, May 11 — As explained in the attached press release (below), I am pleased to announce that beginning on May 12, 2020, unemployment...
May 11 update and press release from the Railroad Retirement Board Labor Member; RRB pays extended unemployment benefits under CARES Act
(BLET Editor’s Note: The following is a message to Rail Labor from John Bragg, Labor Member of the Railroad Retirement Board.) CHICAGO, May 11 — As explained in the attached press release (below), I am pleased to announce that beginning on May 12, 2020, unemployment...
Amtrak encouraging kids to learn about trains
(Source: Television station WTAJ, May 20, 2020) ALTOONA, Pa. — Amtrak is encouraging kids to learn more about trains and train transportation. Full story: www.wearecentrala.com
Saskatoon residents outraged after CP Rail cuts down 2,000 trees
(Source: CBC News, May 21, 2020) SASKATOON — Saskatoon residents say they're shocked CP Rail recently cut down an estimated 2,000 trees in their neighborhood. They say CP owes them an explanation, but refused to talk to them before, during or after the operation. Full...
