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2013 Hazardous Materials Instructors Training

The Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training Program prides itself on delivering the most valuable worker safety training available. Peer Instructors are members of the railroad labor community and take pride in offering the latest and most up-to-date information, teaching techniques and peer support.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The devastating May tornadoes have left most Oklahomans stunned and wondering what they could do to help. United Way of Central Oklahoma advises that monetary donations are the best way to assist.

Amtrak Scores a Win

House Rail Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Denham, R-Calif., said at a hearing on Tuesday that "on the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak earns a substantial 'above the rail' operating profit ... Amtrak has also seen significant ridership increases on its state-supported routes which connect metropolitan areas less than 750 miles apart.

Union members living in areas impacted by the tornado that struck the Oklahoma City area and who participate in Union Plus programs may be eligible for financial assistance.

Charles Little, a former United Transportation Union (UTU) international president, died May 15 following a brief illness, the union reported on Friday. He was 77.

The UTU's fifth president, Little was elected in 1995 and re-elected in 1999, and held the top post from Jan. 1, 1996, until his retirement in 2001.

IAM, BLET Mark Milestone Anniversaries

On May 5, 2013, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) marked its 125th anniversary.

On May 8, 2013, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) marked its 150th anniversary.

Tell Congress to Support Amtrak

We need your help to send the message to Washington that Americans want a strong national passenger rail network. Please take a moment to call or write your representatives in Congress and ask them to fully fund Amtrak's budget request. Visit www.govtrack.us/congress/members to find contact information for your elected officials.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is nominating Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx, a rising star in Democratic politics, to run the Transportation Department, a White House official said.

WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was issued today by Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), in observance of Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 2013: “The horrific death last week of a New York City subway worker is just one of many tragic reminders of the dangers that confront transportation workers on the job.

Preparing for Your Early Retirement!

Preparing for early retirement can be overwhelming, but if you understand the transition process as you move from actively working to early retirement, it will be that much easier! The first thing you must do is determine if you may be eligible to retire early from the Railroad.

AFL-CIO New Blog

Shawnee Police Association Members Respond Quickly to Tornado Tragedy

Washington Bridge Collapse Reminder of Need for Infrastructure Investment

10 Jobs You Probably Didn't Know Were Union Jobs

Under Cover Inside Bangladeshi Garment Factory

UNITE HERE: Hyatt’s Pritzker Wrong for Top Commerce Job

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Payroll System Upgrade - Summary of Changes

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