Rail Industry News
Thieves are targeting containers carrying electronics and household goods as the supply chain crisis drags on
Thieves are targeting containers holding electronics and household goods as ports in the US struggle to clear backlogs of cargo, leading to delays in the supply chain.
Railroad retiree earnings limits will increase in 2022
Railroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2022 without having their benefits reduced due to increased limits indexed to average national wage increases.
Railroad Retirement benefits set to increase in 2022
Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, will increase in January 2022 due to a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2020 to the corresponding period of the current year.
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FRA letter warns NS about conductor training, safety deficiencies
Citing a string of recent train-service employee accidents involving injury or maiming, the Federal Railroad Administration last week again warned Norfolk Southern about deficiencies in its conductor-certification program.
CP, KCS file merger application with STB to create only single-line rail network linking U.S.-Mexico-Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) today announced they have jointly filed a railroad control application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding the proposed transaction to create Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the only single-line railroad linking the United States, Mexico and Canada.
MBTA ridership still down amid COVID pandemic, but crowds popping up
Ridership on the MBTA still remains well below the norm from before COVID-19 upended the world, but after about eight months of steady gains, the agency’s head said Wednesday that some returning commuters might be surprised by the size of crowds aboard trains and buses.
SEPTA unveils Pennsylvania transit initiative
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) officials have unveiled its Transit Supportive Community Development (TSCD) Program, which seeks to expand transit access.
Railroad Retirement benefits set to increase in 2022
Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, will increase in January 2022 due to a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2020 to the corresponding period of the current year.
Railroad retiree earnings limits will increase in 2022
Railroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2022 without having their benefits reduced due to increased limits indexed to average national wage increases.
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...
BLET, SMART-TD seek injunctions against NS
Railway Age says that the unions have a “demonstrably compelling argument.”
Intermodal down for 12th straight week as AAR reports rail traffic for week ending October 23, 2021
For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 510,762 carloads and intermodal units, down 2.3 percent compared with the same week last year.
TWU Local 234 reaches tentative agreement with SEPTA, averting possible strike
Members of Transport Workers Local 234 would get 3% annual raises in each of the two years of the tentative contract, as well as a one-time pandemic hazard bonus of one dollar for each hour worked between March 15, 2020, and March 15 of 2021, to a maximum of $2,200. They also won paid parental leave under the tentative deal.
Amtrak signs memorandum of understanding with building trades unions
Amtrak and North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), the labor organization representing more than 3 million skilled craft professionals, announced a national agreement to promote a strong workforce pipeline of U.S. union construction workers to build and expand America’s passenger rail.
Amtrak extends vaccination deadline, prepares for service reductions
Amtrak has extended the deadline for its works to receive COVID-19 vaccinations to December 8, CEO Bill Flynn said today in a message to employees — and is preparing for possible service reductions if workers leave the company rather than receiving the vaccination.
Railroad Retirement benefits set to increase in 2022
Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, will increase in January 2022 due to a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2020 to the corresponding period of the current year.
Railroad retiree earnings limits will increase in 2022
Railroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2022 without having their benefits reduced due to increased limits indexed to average national wage increases.
Q&A: RRB appeals procedures
Persons claiming retirement, disability, survivor, unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) have the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on their claims.
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...
BLET News
In the Line of Duty: Larry G. Thomas
BLET member Larry G. Thomas, a member of Division 292 in Beach City, Ohio, was killed in a yard switching accident on November 6, 2016. He was 37 years old.
Now Is The Time To Address Rail Worker Fatigue
The following message from BLET National President Dennis R. Pierce has been excerpted from the October 2016 issue of the Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen News
Final notice: Deadline is tonight for Health FSA open enrollment
Time is running out for BLET members who want to sign up for the Health Flexible Spending Account Plan (Health FSA). Open enrollment for the 2017 Plan Year ends at midnight tonight — Monday, October 31, 2016.
Teamsters offer disaster relief assistance in Georgia
The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is offering assistance to members living in Georgia regarding Hurricane Matthew, which caused major damage to homes and property from October 4-11, 2016.
Teamsters expand disaster relief assistance in Florida
The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is offering assistance to members living in Florida regarding Hurricane Matthew, which caused major damage to homes and property beginning on October 3, 2016. This is in addition to Disaster Relief efforts previously announced regarding Hurricane Hermine.
Arlin Todd reelected by acclamation in Louisiana
Brother Arlin S. Todd was reelected by acclamation to his fourth term as Chairman of the Louisiana State Legislative Board at quadrennial meetings in New Orleans, La., on October 18, 2016.
Pearson elected Colorado State Legislative Board Chairman
Brother Paul E. Pearson of BLET Division 133 (Denver, Colo.) was elected by acclamation to serve as Chairman of the Colorado State Legislative Board at its quadrennial meeting on September 19, 2016, in Golden, Colo.
Teamsters expand disaster relief assistance in South Carolina
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has expanded its Disaster Relief efforts in South Carolina to include additional counties that were impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
Teamsters offer disaster relief assistance in South Carolina
The Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund is offering assistance to members living in South Carolina regarding Hurricane Matthew, which caused major damage to homes and property beginning on October 4, 2016.
Teamsters expand disaster relief assistance in North Carolina
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has expanded its Disaster Relief efforts in North Carolina to include additional counties that were impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
