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Railroad unions optimistic on Amtrak

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After meeting with Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, labor leaders representing Amtrak employees said Tuesday they believe financial troubles won’t derail the railroad company — nor do they believe workers will be forced to...

Rail labor leaders to hold Amtrak press conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders of rail unions representing thousands of Amtrak workers will hold a press conference to discuss issues related to the threat of an Amtrak shutdown and the need for Congress and the President to avert this potential catastrophe by...

Transportation labor decries White House Amtrak plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following statement was issued by Sonny Hall, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, in reaction to a White House proposal to restructure Amtrak. “Amtrak is on the doorstep to bankruptcy unless the President and...

Transportation Labor honors Workers Memorial Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following statement was issued by Sonny Hall, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), commemorating the April 28 Workers Memorial Day, honoring those who have lost their lives at work and renewing the fight for...