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9th Circuit: Employers must foot the bill for post-offer follow-up medical exams
(Source: JD Supra, October 23, 2018) NEW YORK — The Ninth Circuit recently sided with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), holding that employers can’t require applicants to pay for follow-up post-offer medical exams. Specifically, in EEOC v. BNSF...
CN Rail tops profit estimates on higher crude shipments in Q3 2018
(Source: Reuters, October 24, 2018) NEW YORK — Canadian National Railway Co reported a better-than-expected third-quarter profit on Tuesday as the railroad shipped higher volumes of crude and grains. Full story: Reuters
In Texas, a bullet train to the future
(Source: Curbed/Texas Tribune, October 24, 2018) HOUSTON, Texas — A high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas represents the collision of two things Texans hold dear: private property rights and an unrestrained free market Full story: Curbed
More than 21,000 Canadian oil tankers to become obsolete in November
(Source: Business in Vancouver, October 23, 2018) VANCOUVER, B.C. — The discount on Canadian crude oil hit a record last week – about US$50 per barrel – due in part to severe pipeline constraints that have forced more oil to move by rail. To address safety concerns...
Teamsters Joint Council 71 and allies continue Hurricane Michael relief efforts
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 23, 2018) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Following the devastation of Hurricane Michael, Teamsters Joint Council 75 is working the Florida AFL-CIO, the American Red Cross and a variety of other organizations...
RPA urges Amtrak to bolster national rail network
(Source: Transportation Today, October 23, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Rail Passengers Association’s (RPA) leadership is calling upon Amtrak management to grow and improve the national rail network. RPA is urging Amtrak to address three priorities – more trains,...
Is Amtrak becoming like the airlines?
(Source: USA Today, October 24, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — For years I’ve been traveling to the nation’s capital to represent airline passengers before Congress, the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. And I often get there by train....
Mission Coal files for bankruptcy: 5th coal company in 3 years
(Source: Moneywatch, October 17, 2018) NEW YORK — A Tennessee coal mining company that filed for bankruptcy this week is the second coal company to go bankrupt during Donald Trump's pro-coal presidency. It's also the fifth U.S. coal industry bankruptcy in the last...
Union Pacific to cut 475 jobs in first wave of planned reductions
(Source: Reuters, October 23, 2018) NEW YORK — Railroad operator Union Pacific Corp said on Tuesday it would cut 475 jobs in the fourth quarter and signaled more workforce reductions to come as it seeks to boost profitability by the end of 2020. Full story: Reuters
CN reports Q3 2018 financial results
(Source: CN press release, October 23, 2018) MONTREAL — CN today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2018. Financial results highlights Third-quarter 2018 compared to third-quarter 2017 • Net income increased by 18 per...
