Archive for June 12, 2020
Oklahoma police frustrated with BNSF, UP as train delays worsen
(Source: KTUL, June 12, 2020) CLAREMORE, Okla. — Train delays in Claremore are a common issue but today folks in town say they’ve gotten worse. Police say maintenance work has caused parts of town to be shut down for more than 30 minutes at a time. Full story: www.ktul.com Friday, June 12, 2020
Read MoreAFL-CIO sends a special message to union members who voted from Trump
(Source: Labor Tribune, June 4, 2020) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even as the AFL-CIO announced its endorsement of Joe Biden last week, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka noted that many frustrated rank-and-file members voted for Donald Trump in 2016. He sought to address these members directly in a video release on May 26. Full story: Labor Tribune Friday,…
Read MoreTrans-Pacific rates surge as volume rebounds
(Source: Freight Waves, June 11, 2020) NEW YORK — Politically, the U.S. and China are barely on speaking terms. Trade-wise, they’re still very much in bed together. Cargo from China is accounting for an even greater share of inbound container volumes than before the coronavirus crisis, according to the latest U.S. Customs data. Full story: Railway…
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