As the Senate considers the latest reconciliation bill, workers across the transportation industry are watching closely because their paychecks could be affected.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, alongside the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), is urging lawmakers to support Amendment #2613, introduced by Senator Maria Cantwell.
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A new federal budget proposal making its way through Congress is raising serious alarms for unions and public workers across the country. Nicknamed the “Big Ugly Bill” by critics, this sweeping piece of legislation includes several changes that could gut long-standing job protections for federal employees.
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June 24, 2025 — Just hours before a scheduled House Rail Subcommittee hearing on innovation and safety technology in the freight rail industry, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Virginia. While no injuries were reported, the incident has reignited concerns about the industry’s push to roll back federal safety standards.
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Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) President Michael Baldwin recently appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to speak on pressing issues facing the rail industry. In a wide-ranging conversation, Baldwin highlighted threats to rail safety, the challenges impacting the Railroad Retirement Board, and the importance of state-level engagement in advancing safety legislation.
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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.
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