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A group of transit representatives, including TCU International Representative Arthur Maratea, sent a letter to NY Governor-elect Quomo detailing concerns for the 2011-2012 state budget. The letter specifically stated “We write to urge that your upcoming 2011-2012 State budget ensures that all dedicated transit funds go to transit – and are not diverted to other
Read moreOn January 1st 2011 TCU International Vice Presidents Joseph Condo and John Lydon will retire. Joe Condo was first elected an International Vice President in 1991 and was re-elected by acclamation at each successive Convention. He started out with TCU’s Manpower Training Department in 1971, joining Lodge 56 and served as a District Chairman in
Read morePresident Obama recently named AFL-CIO President Emeritus John Sweeney as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The award is presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public
Read moreU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that seven projects will share $50 million to help make the nation’s rail system safer by facilitating deployment of Positive Train Control (PTC) collision avoidance systems and other advanced technologies. The projects will receive money through the new Railroad Safety Technology Grant (RSTG) program. Click here to read
Read moreSome of the states that received the highest funding for high speed rail projects now face a new test, their Governor. Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin all had Republican Governors win their races, each has stated they will reduce high speed rail in some way. In Wisconsin a major high speed rail project
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