The bipartisan Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act, S. 1274, advanced unanimously in the U.S. Senate Budget Committee. Introduced by Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and co-sponsored by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the bill aims to permanently exempt railroad workers’ unemployment and sickness insurance benefits from mandated sequestration cuts.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has designated Robert E. Primus Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board effective May 11, 2024. Chairman Primus is serving in his second term, following his nomination by President Biden on June 22, 2022, and his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on December 20, 2022. His current term expires December 31, 2027.
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FRONT ROYAL, VA, MAY 9, 2024 — The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) applauds the recent decision by Norfolk Southern’s shareholders to retain CEO Alan Shaw, thereby rejecting Ancora Holdings’ bid for a hostile takeover. This decision, which saw 10 of the railroad’s 13 leadership nominees elected, including Shaw, demonstrates a commitment to stability and long-term success.
BRS has seen positive changes to the safety culture and commitment of upper management to this effort.
President Michael Baldwin stated, “I look forward to working with the NS leadership to ensure the safety and prosperity of the railroad, I believe this can happen if we continue to work together, a safer railroad will ensure long-term success for all stakeholders, most importantly the workers..”
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FRA has discovered that numerous employees were coached to provide specific responses to FRA questions if they were approached for a safety culture interview. Reports of this coaching span the UPRR system and railroad crafts. The FRA has also encountered reluctance to participate in field interviews from employees who cite intimidation or fear of retaliation.
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Who is Signalman Sam?
In November 1977, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen launched a
contest to name our new Signal mascot.
The winning name was chosen by the BRS Grand Executive Council and
in January 1978, "Signalman Sam" made his debut.
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