News Archive
33 injured in Long Island train derailment
According to a CNN report, a Long Island, N.Y. commuter train heading eastbound collided with part of a work train that was blocking the track. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials are investigating the crash. Read the full story here.
Bay Area Railroaders to hold 9th annual rails luncheon and reunion
The ninth annual fall luncheon and railroad reunion, hosted by the Bay Area Railroaders, is being held Saturday, Oct. 15 at Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto, 1919 Fourth St., Berkeley, CA 94710. All active and retired railroaders are welcome. The gathering will take place fr [...]
Transportation Infrastructure: #SheWillFixIt
For months now, coverage of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has saturated our nation’s news coverage. And thanks to Trump’s ability to swamp the media with the insults he hurls and gaffes he makes, that coverage is too often light on substance. Not enough is being reported o [...]Learn How To Take Action During A Hurricane
With Hurricane Matthew already having cost destruction and loss of life within the Caribbean, we urge all members in its path to prepare themselves for its eventual arrival. Visit www.Ready.gov for more information.
SM Local 66 builds strong women’s mentoring effort
Seattle’s Sheet Metal Local 66 has a new leadership development program which has passionately embraced the concept of trade unionism. The journeywomen have taken the initiative to build a support network for all working women throughout the Seattle Local Union, having [...]
Kaine Holds Post Debate Rally at Local 19
Fresh from the vice presidential debate, Democratic candidate and Virginia senator Tim Kaine spoke at a rally at Local 19 in Philadelphia where he spoke about his and Hillary Clinton’s economic vision for America. Speaking about Donald Trump’s possible failure to pay taxes li [...]