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New Issue of the Members’ Journal Online Now!
The newest issue of the Members’ Journal is now available online. Some of the highlights from this issue include: GP Nigro: A Fond Farewell; GST Sellers: Growing Stronger Together Certified Welders In High Demand Rebuilding An Iconic Copper Roof In St Louis Local 31 M [...]
Please support benefit for SMART family member
As an organization, we are known for digging deep into our pockets and reaching out to those less fortunate and in need when a tragedy strikes. Michigan State Legislative Director Jerry L. Gibson and his family have been dealing with a tough issue of their own and Assistant S [...]
Unions Advancing New Two-Person Train Crew Bill
Continuing a cooperative effort to promote safety in the railroad industry, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers International Associat [...]Unions advancing new two-person train crew bill
Continuing a cooperative effort to promote safety in the railroad industry, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Transportation Division of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers International Associat [...]
DOT Takes Action on Movement of Energy Products
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced with its agencies, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a package of targeted actions that will address some of the issues identif [...]
DOT takes action on movement of energy products
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced with its agencies, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a package of targeted actions that will address some of the issues identif [...]Enter to win $2,500 of Carhartt workwear
CINCINNATI – Only two weeks remain to enter the Cintas & Carhartt Tough Crew Contest, which recognizes hardworking crews throughout North America. Contestants are encouraged to share how their teams “Outwork Them All®” and explain why they rely on Carhartt, a brand design [...]
Metra adopts Confidential Close Call Reporting system
Representatives of Metra management and transportation unions joined officials from the Federal Railroad Administration April 16 to announce the creation of a “Confidential Close Call Reporting System,” which is designed to proactively address safety issues and create a more [...]