Archive for July 2017
Eighth Circuit Court rules in favor of railroads regarding Amtrak’s on time performance
(Source: Railway Age, July 14, 2017) NEW YORK — In a major victory for freight railroads, a Surface Transportation Board (STB) attempt to revive what previously was ruled an unconstitutional regulatory scheme has been blocked by the federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Full story: Railway Age Monday, July 17, 2017
Read MoreWhy Millennials Should Lead the Next Labor Movement
(Source: New York Times opinion column by Kashana Cauley, July 13, 2017) I grew up in a household that neatly displayed its affiliations in the bathroom magazine rack. There were copies of Ebony, Essence and Jet that my dad brought home from work so that we could be in touch with our blackness in magazine…
Read MoreU.S. lawmakers fight White House transportation budget cut plan
(Source: Reuters, July 13, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House plan to cut transportation spending, privatize air traffic control and scrap long-distance train service is facing strong resistance in Congress. In May, the Trump administration proposed cutting discretionary U.S. Transportation Department spending by 12.7 percent, or $2.4 billion to $16.2 billion. Full story: Reuters Friday,…
Read MoreBatory picked for FRA chief
(Source: Railway Age, July 11, 2017) NEW YORK — The White House on July 10 announced that President Donald Trump intends to nominate Ronald L. Batory, who recently retired as President and Chief Operating Officer of Conrail, as the next Federal Railroad Administrator. Full story: Railway Age Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Read MoreHoglander takes NMB’s gavel for sixth time
(source: Progressive Railroading 07/07/2017) The National Mediation Board (NMB) appointed Harry Hoglander chairman, effective July 1. He succeeds Linda Puchala, who will continue to serve as a board member. An NMB member since August 2002, Hoglander previously was chairman in 2004-05, 2007-08, 2010-11, 2012-13 and 2014-15. The chair serves a one-year term running from July 1 in…
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