The Reliable Rail Service Act has been reintroduced in Congress by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Roger Marshall. The legislation seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to unreliable service …
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
President Joe Biden is encouraging Congress to act in order to avoid a “potentially crippling” rail strike. A variety of industry groups have also been calling for federal intervention to …
Rail Strike Concerns Renewed After Union Rejects Contract
The threat of a rail strike has arisen again after a recent vote by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED). A …
Railroad Strike Avoided with Tentative Agreement
A tentative agreement has been reached between labor unions and rail carriers to avert a railroad strike. The agreement includes immediate and future wage increases, along with additional time off. …
NAFTA Withdraw Threats Put Transportation Jobs in Jeopardy
Withdraw threats by President Donald Trump regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are putting transportation jobs at risk. Politico says that thousands of transportation jobs up and down …
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
With the numerous challenges facing the California agricultural community, it is understandable how rail crossing safety is not a subject of regular focus. However, raising rail safety awareness is a …