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  • TCU January 4, 2013

    2013 IAM Newsletter, Website and Photo Contest

    In 2012 TCU had winners in both the Website and Photo contests. All TCU locals are encouraged to participate. 2013 IAM Newsletter and Website Contest Official Call This is the official announcement of the 2013 lAM Newsletter & Website Contest. It is open to all local lodges and districts in good standing having publications that are

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  • TCU December 21, 2012

    Pennsylvania Supreme Court – FELA Does Apply to SEPTA

    The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has rejected the claim of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) that it is not covered by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). The Court stated: “We discern no threat to the dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania whenever a private individual commences a FELA suit in the courts of this Commonwealth,

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  • TCU December 14, 2012

    AMTRAK ADVANCES PLANS TO ACQUIRE NEW HIGH-SPEED TRAIN SETS FOR NORTHEAST CORRIDOR

    Next-generation equipment best option to meet growing ridership demand  In order to better meet strong and growing ridership demand on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), Amtrak is advancing plans to acquire new next-generation high-speed train sets and ending its plans to purchase 40 additional high-speed passenger cars to add to the existing Acela Express fleet. In

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  • TCU December 7, 2012

    OSHA Orders Norfolk Southern to Pay an Employee $288,000

    Norfolk Southern Railway Co. has been ordered by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to pay a Savannah-based employee $288,700 for punishing him because he said he was hurt on the job. The federal government said the employee was fired on trumped-up charges and pressured into admitting misconduct. OSHA ordered the company to

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  • TCU November 30, 2012

    TCU Joins Coalition to Support the Gateway Pacific Terminal in Washington State

    TCU has joined a coalition with unions, railroads, manufacturing, and other alliances supporting the Gateway Pacific Terminal. TCU is encouraging members in the State of Washington to attend these meetings and show that we support this terminal and the jobs that come with it.    The opposition to the project has been very dominant at

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