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NTSB publishes its 2019-2020 Most Wanted List
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, February 4, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Most Wanted List, the NTSB’s premier advocacy tool, identifies the top safety improvements that can be made across all modes to prevent accidents, minimize injuries, and save lives in the future. These issue areas are ripe for action now; if addressed, they…
Read MoreUnion leaders say UP cuts affect 118 employees at Bailey Yard
(Source: North Platte Telegraph, February 4, 2019) NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Furloughs and other job cuts over the past two weeks have affected 118 employees at the Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, according to interviews with several local union leaders at the world’s largest rail classification yard. Full story: North Platte Telegraph Tuesday,…
Read MoreNMB proposes rule to trim union decertification steps
(Source: Progressive Railroading 02/04/2019) The National Mediation Board (NMB) last week published a notice of proposed rule-making to allow a “straightforward” election process to decertify union representation. The proposed rule reflects the board’s majority view that each employee should have a say in his or her representation, and “unnecessary hurdles” for employees who no longer wish to be represented…
Read MoreQ&A: RRB reports performance under customer service plan
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, January 29, 2019) CHICAGO — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board’s Customer Service Plan promotes the principles and objectives of customer-driven quality service agency-wide. The RRB’s plan lays out the standards and expresses the time frames in terms of when the agency is required to make its decision to pay or…
Read MoreTrump busts federal union
(Source: UComm Blog, January 29, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A little-known federal agency charged with protecting the right of government workers to organize is refusing to recognize its own union. Full story: www.ucommblog.com Monday, February 4, 2019
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