WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed David Fink’s nomination as administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration.
In a 51-47 vote along party lines, Fink was confirmed as part of a block of 107 nominees who had been awaiting confirmation.
On July 29, 2025, Union Pacific Railroad announced plans to acquire Norfolk Southern Railway in a $72 billion transaction. As two of the four largest railroads in the United States, the combined $250 billion company1 would become the country’s first consolidated transcontinental railroad system, and the largest ever railroad company in the United States. Because of the clear harms to competition and anticipated regulatory reaction, no transcontinental merger of this kind has ever been attempted — until now.
FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA, OCTOBER 16, 2025 — The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) is deeply concerned by the recent dismissal of Deirdre E. Hamilton from her seat on the National Mediation Board (NMB). We commend her years of fair and principled service and view this action as a troubling challenge to the independence of labor mediation institutions.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) recognizes the recent leadership change at CSX with the departure of CEO Joe Hinrichs. While the BRS often finds itself at odds with the priorities of railroad management, we also believe it is important to acknowledge when leadership has shown a willingness to engage with rail labor in a meaningful way.
During his time at CSX, Mr.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, Front Royal, VIRGINIA — The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) has announced the results of the membership vote on the proposed National Wage and Benefit Agreement. Of the 3,401 ballots distributed, 2,131 were returned, representing a 62.66% participation rate.
The final tally of votes was:
Yes (Approve): 1,004 (47.11%)
No (Disapprove): 1,127 (52.
WHEN YOU HAVE UNION BACKING – YOUR VOICE TRANSLATES INTO BETTER WAGES, BETTER HEALTH CARE, AND A MORE SECURE RETIREMENT.
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Brother Richard Thielke, Local 56, volunteers for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Brother Thielke's support is driven to bring attention to mental health issues.
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