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| Transportation Labor Supports the Invest in America Act |
Washington, DC — Greg Regan, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement in support of the INVEST in America Act:
“We applaud the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for putting the needs of working families first by reintroducing the INVEST in America Act.
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| INVEST in America Act |
Washington, DC – On June 8, 2021, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) highlighted the provisions of the newly-introduced surface transportation bill that would make a historic $95 billion investment in passenger and freight rail in the U.S., including $32 billion for Amtrak, tripling its current funding.
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| Emergency Order Requiring Face Mask Use in Railroad Operations |
On January 29, 2021, the CDC issued an order requiring the wearing of masks by persons on transportation conveyances and on the premises of transportation hubs to prevent spread of COVID-19 (CDC Mask Order). On June 10, 2021, the CDC provided updated Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions, regarding the requirement to wear masks in outdoor spaces.
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| BRS Family Members Awarded 2021 Union Plus Scholarships |
Washington, D.C. – Union Plus recently awarded $250,000 in scholarships to 199 students representing 37 unions, including two winners representing the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS). This year’s group of scholarship recipients includes university, college, and trade or technical school students from 42 states. The BRS winners are:
Matthew Mehrtens of Roland, Iowa.
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| Job Vacancies at the Federal Railroad Administration |
Job Vacancies at the Federal Railroad Administration
See available FRA positions on the USAJobs site
How to Apply: Follow the directions in the vacancy announcement. Most positions will require you to apply on-line through USAJOBS, but some positions will require you to send your application to the address listed in the vacancy announcement.
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| Career Opportunity |
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Grand Executive Council is accepting resumés for the purpose of appointing Grand Lodge Representative(s).
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| Jennifer Homendy Nominated for NTSB Chair |
Washington, DC – Greg Regan, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues this statement applauding President Biden’s nomination of Jennifer Homendy to lead the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB):
“There is no candidate more qualified to chair the National Transportation Safety Board than Jennifer Homendy.
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