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In the January issue, President Obama embarks on a second term, the debt battle continues to threaten the American economy, Amtrak stands to win better funding, union members honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Delta Flight Attendants meet at the Winpisinger Center and IAM protects pensions at Hawker Beechcraft. Download the IAM Journal via the
Read moreTransportation Trades Department, of which TCU is a member, AFL-CIO (TTD) President Edward Wytkind issued a statement following the announcement of the imminent departure of Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, “Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s departure from the President’s Cabinet is a loss for the nation as we strive to address America’s mounting passenger and
Read moreWith the new trains being built for faster, more reliable service across the country, California and Amtrak have agreed to cooperate on many designs to produce trains that could operate on both coasts. California is planning a 220-m.p.h. high-speed line to operate between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with the first 130-mile segment currently scheduled
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has signed an accord with BNSF Railway Co., announcing BNSF’s voluntary revision of several personnel policies that OSHA alleged violated the whistleblower provisions of the Federal Railroad Safety Act and dissuaded workers from reporting on-the-job injuries. FRSA’s Section 20109 protects railroad workers from retaliation for,
Read moreSecretary Solis has been an unwavering champion of workers’ rights and their safety on the job. Her dedication to the working men and women across this country define her legacy. Her leadership and commitment to protect and grow the middle class and making sure our government is on the side of working people will be
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