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U.S. rail operators’ volume woes to continue next year
(Source: Reuters, October 19, 2022) Volume woes at U.S. railroad operators are set to spill into next year as labor shortages continue to hurt the sector that is critical in connecting consumers with businesses and finished goods, according to analysts. Full story: www.usnews.com
Read MoreRailroad executives want to eliminate conductors — and exhausted rail workers are terrified
(Source: Freight Waves, September 29, 2022) What scares conductor Brian Raleigh the most about the idea of one-person train crews is that trains hauls chemicals, coal and other hazardous materials through towns each day. “It’s not just about saving my partner,” Raleigh said. “It’s about saving my community.” Full story: Freight Waves
Read MoreUP, BNSF say CP-KCS merger will melt down Houston terminal
(Source: Trains Magazine, September 30, 2022) Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern executives say there’s plenty of capacity in Houston to handle the eight additional trains per day they’ll run through the busy terminal within three years after their merger. Full story: Trains Magazine
Read MoreMake Your Voice Heard in Congress On PEB 250!
Here is your opportunity to let Congress know that you deserve a contract that reflects the work and sacrifices made by all of us, every day, in moving America’s freight. As dedicated railroaders we are essential employees who worked throughout the pandemic. We continue to keep the Nation’s supply chain running 24 hours a day,…
Read MoreBLET, SMART-TD joint statement on Labor Day 2022
BLET, SMART-TD joint statement on Labor Day 2022 https://ble-t.org/news/blet-smart-td-joint-statement-on-labor-day-2022/ The following is a statement from BLET President Dennis Pierce and SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson. CLEVELAND, September 2 — As we approach Labor Day 2022, our Unions stand at a crossroads. While our normal messages heading into one of the most important days for Organized Labor would…
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