May 7, 2020 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 7, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters are lauding hardworking nurses nationwide, saying that as the U.S. continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, it is clear how important nurses are to...
May 7, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: KXGN, May 6, 2020) GLENDIVE, Mont. — Glendive Broadcasting along with many of this community have received news of the Glendive Diesel Shop closure. In an official letter sent by Gary Grissum VP of Mechanical of the BNSF Railway Company to effected employees...
May 7, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: Television station WIBW, May 6, 2020) TOPEKA, Kan. — BNSF Railway has cut its Topeka workforce by 28 employees. BNSF said the workers are in the mechanical area. Spokesperson Andy Williams said the decision stemmed from “customers’ changing business...
May 7, 2020 | AAR Freight Trends, Headlines
(Source: Freight Waves, May 7, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — U.S. rail traffic tumbled about 21% in April as falling volumes for coal, motor vehicles and parts, and chemicals contributed to a “historic” monthly decline, according to the Association of American Railroads...
