Category: Transportation
President Trump appoints Miscimarra as NLRB chairman
Washington – Philip A. Miscimarra has been named chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by President Donald J. Trump. “It is a great honor to be named NLRB Chairman by the President,” Miscimarra said. “The Board has the important responsibility of apply [...]WARNING: Don’t die for a selfie, STAY OFF THE TRACKS!
The Associated Press reported that deaths by railroad track selfies/photo shoots is on the rise, and transportation officials and railroad carrier reps. are stepping up efforts to warn the public of this growing, deadly trend. The concern is greater this time of year, during [...]
Arizona Member Wins Ultimate Elk Hunt
Lindsay Lanning of Glendale, Arizona, was selected as the grand prize winner of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) and Carhartt Ultimate Elk Hunt Sweepstakes, winning a guided five-day elk hunt in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico, valued at approximately $22,000. Lann [...]
At least there’s this: CSX’s Harrison not a fan of one-person train crews
In an interview with Trains.com, E. Hunter Harrison, the new CEO of CSX, recently stated that he is not a fan of one-person crews. Translation: he supports two-person crews. Read the entire interview.
NS to develop second line for double-stack freight cars in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that with the help of a $20 million dollar state grant, Norfolk Southern (NS) will develop a second freight route through Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that has the capability of supporting double-stack freight cars. The project has been in th [...]
North Dakota locals holding ‘Spring Swing Meetings’ April 25-28
North Dakota locals will be holding informational meetings for their members the last week in April. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn about your benefits and visit with international officers, general chairmen, and representatives from the Railroad Retirement Bo [...]
Nevada members: Contact your state senators about two-person crews!
Nevada Senate Bill 427 (S.B. 427), sponsored by Nevada State Senator Mark Manendo (D – Dist. 21), seeks to restore a requirement in Nevada’s laws regarding the minimum number of persons operating freight trains in the state. The bill comes in response to interest [...]