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Hoffa: Biden’s OSHA leadership picks will prioritize worker safety

January 21, 2021

(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 20, 201) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa on President Biden’s selection of James Fredricks and Joseph Hughes to serve in top positions in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). “The safety and health of the nation’s workers is…

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Union Pacific reports Q4 and full year 2020 results

January 21, 2021

(Source: Union Pacific press release, January 21, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2020 fourth quarter net income of $1.4 billion, or $2.05 per diluted share. These results include a previously announced $278 million pre-tax, non-cash impairment charge. Excluding the effects of that charge, adjusted fourth quarter net income was $1.6 billion, or…

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Unemployment and Sickness Benefit flexibilities under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) during the COVID-19 virus outbreak

January 18, 2021

(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, January 5, 2021) CHICAGO — The RUIA provides for payment of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to eligible employees for days of unemployment and for the payment of sickness insurance (SI) benefits for days of sickness. Provided below are some frequently asked questions regarding those situations in which benefits are…

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Hackers leak medical records of UPS, Norfolk Southern workers

January 18, 2021

(Source: Freight Waves, January 17, 2021) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — UPS and Norfolk Southern said they are looking into whether employee health data was compromised after hackers posted medical records of truck drivers and rail workers to a leak site following an apparent ransomware attack and data breach at a Virginia-based occupational health-care provider. It was…

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