October 14, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 13, 2021) New Jersey Transit’s board has approved a $1.56 billion contract with a Skanska/Traylor Bros joint venture for the construction of the new Portal North Bridge. Full story: Progressive...
October 14, 2021 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters updates the news section of its website each day with the latest regarding the Teamsters, domestic and global labor and trade issues, state and living wage battles, social justice, the War on Workers, and many other important...
October 14, 2021 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, September 30, 2021) CHICAGO — In addition to the retirement annuities payable to railroad employees, the Railroad Retirement Act, like the Social Security Act, also provides annuities for some spouses of retired...
October 12, 2021 | CP, Headlines, KCS
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 12, 2021) Canadian Pacific’s and Kansas City Southern’s engagement was back on last month. On Sept. 15, the two Class Is announced they had entered into a second merger agreement. Full story: Progressive...
October 12, 2021 | Headlines, STB
(Source: Progressive Farmer, October 11, 2021) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — In a decision served Sept. 2, 2021, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) said on their website it was seeking comments from the shipping community, carriers and the public concerning what, if any,...
