Rail Industry News
NS installs hybrid cranes at Chicago, Atlanta intermodal terminals
Norfolk Southern Railway has installed five new diesel-electric hybrid overhead gantry cranes at its Chicago Landers and Atlanta Inman intermodal terminals.
RRB Q&A: Annuitants may need to increase tax withholding at age 62
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, December 21, 2021) CHICAGO — Certain portions of a railroad retirement annuity are treated differently for Federal income tax purposes. The following questions and answers explain these differences and address the...
Get the latest labor news from the Teamsters
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...
Rail traffic down for 3rd straight week to kick off 2022
Total U.S. weekly rail traffic came in at 477,462 carloads and intermodal units, decreasing 9.8% from the same week in 2021; it is the third consecutive week that traffic has fallen.
Norfolk Southern’s Q4 2021 profit up 13% on higher rates
NS delivered 13% greater profit in the fourth quarter — even though the amount of cargo it transported declined — because it was able to raise rates.
TCI’s railroading tactics
There are two ways to win an activist battle: dominate or compromise.
Hoffa: Teamsters laud the America Competes Act
The bill would reinvigorate technological research and development in the face of competition with China.
LA-LV high-speed rail makes progress
Brightline West, the planned private-sector high-performance passenger railroad, is moving toward its goals of bringing passengers to Las Vegas and giving them a way to get there from Los Angeles.
UP bumps up security after cargo thefts near LA rail yard
Robert Vega and his friends talked over beers and the beeping clamor of a nearby excavator after work Friday behind their auto dismantling shop in Lincoln Heights, east of downtown.
RRB Q&A: Annuitants may need to increase tax withholding at age 62
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, December 21, 2021) CHICAGO — Certain portions of a railroad retirement annuity are treated differently for Federal income tax purposes. The following questions and answers explain these differences and address the...
Get the latest labor news from the Teamsters
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...
NS reports Q4 and full-year 2021 results
Norfolk Southern Corporation today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 financial results which included fourth-quarter and full-year records for income from railway operations and operating ratio.
CN reports Q4 2021 results
CN today reported its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021.
New Board Member Hamilton sworn in, assumes position with NMB
The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce the arrival of new Board Member, Deirdre Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 7, 2021. She was sworn in and assumed her position with the NMB on January 25, 2022.
DOT to STB: “Set a precedent” in Amtrak Gulf Coast case
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have been allowed to file additional comments with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding Amtrak’s application to operate Gulf Coast service.
CN names new CEO, resolves dispute with activist investor
Canadian National railroad on Tuesday named a new CEO and also reached an agreement with the investment fund that has been pushing it to focus more on cutting costs and streamlining its operations.
RRB appoints Director of Equal Opportunity
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has named Shiri Ndang as its Director of Equal Opportunity, effective January 17, 2022.
RRB Q&A: Annuitants may need to increase tax withholding at age 62
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, December 21, 2021) CHICAGO — Certain portions of a railroad retirement annuity are treated differently for Federal income tax purposes. The following questions and answers explain these differences and address the...
Get the latest labor news from the Teamsters
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...
National contract talks head for mediation after impasse
Contract talks between the biggest freight railroads and unions that represent 105,000 employees are headed to mediation this week after the unions declared an impasse following more than two years of negotiations.
BLET News
Union, railway to honor New York & Atlantic employees’ heroic actions
Three employees of the New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA) will be honored as heroes Saturday, November 10, for their quick actions in September when they saved the life of a woman lying on the track in a Brooklyn railway tunnel.
Save the date: 2019 BLET regional meetings
The BLET National Division is pleased to announce the dates and locations of its 2019 regional meetings: June 24-28 in St. Louis, Missouri; and July 22-26 in Clearwater, Florida.
Open enrollment for the BLET Short-Term Disability On-The-Job (Part B) coverage
Open Enrollment for the BLET’s Short-Term Disability On-The-Job (Part B) insurance through MetLife will end on October 31, 2018. Those who enroll will have their coverage take effect on November 1, 2018.
BLET to host Secretary-Treasurer class in December 2018
The BLET Education and Training Department will conduct a training class for Secretary-Treasurers from December 10-13, 2018, at the BLET National Division headquarters in Independence, Ohio.
History of the BLET video now available
Due to overwhelming membership interest, the commemorative video produced in 2013 in recognition of the BLET’s 150th anniversary has been made available on YouTube.
Union Plus offers help to those impacted by Hurricane Michael
If you are a union member who participates in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected by Hurricane Michael, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant program.=
BLET delegates back rail labor unity and full Amtrak operations to conclude Fourth National Convention
Delegates today adopted resolutions in support of railroad labor unity and Amtrak’s long-distance trains as they wrapped up all business and formally adjourned the BLET’s Fourth National Convention.
President Pierce reelected by acclamation on Day 3 of BLET National Convention
Dennis R. Pierce was reelected by acclamation to his third full term as National President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen yesterday at the union’s Fourth National Convention in Las Vegas. Additionally, all Advisory Board members were elected without opposition. Their terms of office will begin on January 1, 2019.
Vice Presidents Gil Gore, Cole Davis deliver farewell speeches
BLET National Vice President Gil Gore and National Vice President Cole Davis delivered emotional farewell speeches this morning during the BLET’s Fourth National Convention. Both men will retire effective December 31, 2018.
Teamsters’ Ken Hall highlights Day 2 of BLET’s Fourth National Convention
Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall energized BLET delegates with a motivational speech that was a highlight today of the BLET’s Fourth National Convention. Delegates also enjoyed video messages from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren during Day 2 of the four-day convention.
