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  • TCU January 18, 2013

    BNSF Signs Accord with US Labor Department’s OSHA Governing Practices Under Federal Railroad Safety Act

    The 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,

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  • TCU January 11, 2013

    TCU Statement on the Resignation of Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis

    Secretary 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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  • 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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