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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued new regulations that require companies to put posters on their bulletin boards that inform employees about their rights to unionize under federal law. Under the new regulations, businesses would have to display notices that explain the right to bargain collectively, to give out union literature and to work
Read moreU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced proposed changes to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) regulations governing the installation of positive train control (PTC) systems. The amendments will provide greater flexibility to railroads and FRA in assessing the need for PTC without adversely affecting the safety of America’s rail lines. “Ensuring the safety of our railroads
Read moreWhen federal rail investments create 12,000 new jobs and improve the infrastructure that keeps our economy moving, that’s a win for America. That’s exactly what’s happening right now along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor as DOT continues its unprecedented investment in this valuable rail line. The newly committed $745 million will increase reliability and allow for the
Read moreAFL-CIO President Richard Trumka told reporters that labor groups are planning to scale back their involvement with the Democratic Party in advance of the 2012 elections. The labor movement will build up its own political structures and organizations rather than contribute to and depend on the Democratic Party.“We’re going to use a lot of our
Read moreThe Department of Transportation recently issued a final rule limiting the number of consecutive hours passenger railroad workers can be on the job. The new Federal Railroad Administration regulation will reduce risk and improve safety for the railroad industry, and for the first time, differentiate between freight and passenger service, DOT says. Designed to reduce
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