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Great Lakes Airlines pilots ask mediation release
After 53 fruitless mediated bargaining sessions stretching over almost three...
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Confidential Close Call Reporting proving its worth
It’s confidential and no-fault. And the result, according to the...
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Hazmat train-the-trainer programs scheduled
The National Labor College in Silver Spring, Md., has scheduled...
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Leeco to connect with Union Pacific main line
Odessa American (Texas)Crews have begun dirt work on an $11 million, 10-mile Union Pacific railroad project that will connect with a spur into the heart of the Leeco Business Park.
The line will parallel Business 20 beginning from Cargo Road in Odessa to West Loop 250 in Midland and will carry sand, pipe and crude oil to and from drilling sites to businesses.
RRB schedules informational conferences
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) holds informational conferences, and all RRB-covered employees are urged to attend to learn more about pensions, disability annuities and other services offered by the RRB.
$10 Billion Needed For DFW To Houston High-Speed Rail
FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – Imagine heading from North Texas to Houston on a train doing more than 200 miles an hour. The concept of making the trip, on the ground, in 90 minutes, could soon be a reality. Robert Eckels is the head of Texas Central Railway and says the trip could be possible in less than a decade.
Read more: $10 Billion Needed For DFW To Houston High-Speed Rail
Vigilance key to protecting pension benefits
By UTU International President Mike Futhey
Railroaders should not lose sleep over a rumor that Congress will cut Railroad Retirement benefits.