Archive for March 14, 2018
Drones Are Watching: Railroad Irks Workers With Unmanned Aircraft
(Source: The Wall Street Journal 03/14/2018) Workers say drones are a distraction; the railroad says the program will coach employees in correcting behaviors that could cause serious injury By Paul Ziobro Union Pacific Corp. UNP -0.15% riled employees recently when it started flying drones over some of its railroad yards to ensure workers were following safety guidelines. The aerial…
Read MoreTeamsters Local 385 Disney workers confront company leaders about poverty wages
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 9, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Disney cast members employed at both Disneyland and Disney World, including members represented by Local 385 in Orlando, attended the Walt Disney Company shareholders meeting in Houston on Thursday to protest the poverty-level wages they receive. According to Disney’s own proxy statement, the…
Read MoreTeamster Military Assistance Program offers job opportunities to military spouses
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 13, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters Military Assistance Program (TMAP) has partnered with FirstGroup America and the U.S. Military to create job opportunities for veterans and their spouses. FirstGroup America is the largest passenger transportation company in the nation, providing school and community transportation at over 700…
Read MoreMore than 100 former employees sue CSX
(Source: Jacksonville Business Journal, March 13, 2018) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — More than 100 CSX Corp. employees who were fired or suspended for their use of federally-protected medical leave filed suit Tuesday in Maryland. Full story: Jacksonville Business Journal Wednesday, March 14, 2018
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