Archive for January 2019

(Source: Grand Forks Herald, January 23, 2019)  MINOT, N.D. — A jury awarded a South Carolina man approximately $13.1 million last week in his lawsuit against BNSF Railway, said one of his lawyers. David Rentz, of Buford, S.C., was driving an 18-wheeler that was hit by an oncoming train at a rural railroad crossing outside…

(Source: North Platte Telegraph, January 24, 2019)  NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Union Pacific announced more layoffs in North Platte’s Bailey Yard this week. On Tuesday, an undisclosed number of employees were laid off under the railroad company’s Unified Plan 2020. Full story: North Platte Telegraph Thursday, January 24, 2019

(Source: Union Pacific press release, January 24, 2019) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation today reported record 2018 fourth quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.12 per diluted share, which represents 29 and 39 percent increases, respectively, when compared to adjusted results for the fourth quarter 2017. Reported fourth quarter 2017 results include previously disclosed…

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, January 23 — The BLET Education & Training Department, in conjunction with the National Legislative Office, will conduct a class for BLET Division Legislative Representatives in Washington, D.C., from June 3-6, 2019.  The class will take place at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters headquarters. Classroom training begins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June…