Working people across industries are standing together.
A broad coalition of labor organizations, including the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, is urging Congress to support the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act (H.R. 5475/S. 4310) to ensure every worker who earns overtime can access the same tax relief.
BRS members working on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) have voted to ratify a new agreement by a margin of 96%, bringing to a close a bargaining process that spanned several years and culminated in a historic coalition-wide strike and voluntary agreement with the carrier.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen announces the retirement of Secretary-Treasurer Jim Finnegan, whose service to the Brotherhood has been marked by dedication, steady leadership, and a commitment to the members of this Organization.
Following Brother Finnegan’s retirement, interim elections were held on May 8, 2026, to fill the resulting vacancies in accordance with the Constitution.
Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) have had two chances to make their case to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for what would be the largest railroad merger in American history. Twice, they have now come up short.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Surface Transportation Board today accepted the Union Pacific (UP)–Norfolk Southern (NS) merger application but delayed the review process to collect vital information that is still missing from the railroads’ revised application. The STB has put a hold on the application as it asks for more information. We appreciate the Board’s thorough and thoughtful approach to make a fully informed decision regarding the largest and most complex rail consolidation in U.S. history.
In November 1977, the BRS launched a contest to name our new signal mascot. The winning choice, “Signalman Sam,” debuted in January 1978 and appeared on the cover of The Signalman’s Journal until his retirement in 1983.
In 2024, Sam received a much-needed facelift and was reintroduced as the official BRS mascot. You will see him in our publications, at local gatherings, and out in the wild as part of our sticker campaign. If you spot Sam, snap a photo and send it toinfo@brs.org with the subject: Signalman Sam.
Keep your eyes peeled.
Brother Monte Colucci has dedicated 41 years as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Wampsville Volunteer Fire Department.
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