The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is prioritizing industry convenience over public safety. In newly submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, AAR is urging the repeal of long-standing federal rail safety rules, including those that govern signal system inspections under 49 CFR Parts 234 and 49 CFR Parts 236, among others.
As part of the 12-month Roadway Maintenance Machines (RMM) focus, the FAMES Committee would like to bring your attention to lock out / tag out (LOTO). Please consider these items and anymore you can think of when working with RMMs or LOTO.
Reinforce the critical importance of adhering to LOTO procedures during RMM inspections and maintenance.
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is requesting the funding it needs to continue delivering critical services, and now is the time to raise our voices and make sure Congress delivers.
During the last appropriations cycle, your outreach made a real impact, helping lawmakers understand exactly who would be affected by funding shortfalls.
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is subject to government oversight due to its unique structure as a federally administered program that provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to railroad workers and their families.
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Brothers Burt Baird (local 89) and Doug VanderJagt (local 123 attended the St. Baldricks Pediatric Cancer research event in Youngstown, OH, on Saturday, March 15th. Our team (The River Rats) raised over $20,000 and the event at a whole raised $56,171 for Children’s cancer research. Brother Baird Raised $8,196.14 to earn the top spot for individual donations received.
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