WASHINGTON – Last week, a coalition of 39 labor unions responded to the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to dozens of federal safety rules and regulations. The responses, submitted by the AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades Department (TTD) on behalf of the 39 member unions, highlighted how the Trump Administration’s deregulatory proposals at the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will weaken safety standards for transportation workers, systems, passengers, and the public.
NEW YORK —Workers on motor coaches, school busses and especially airlines and railroads get paid time-and-a-half for overtime work, just like every other worker who is eligible for overtime pay. But while Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” exempts the first $25,000 of overtime pay for most workers from federal income taxes, it doesn’t exempt those of transportation workers.
The American Prospect reported that on August 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) officially disbanded all its advisory committees—including the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC)—citing a need for “a refresh” and critiquing members’ focus on DEI and climate issues The American Prospect.
AUGUST 26, 2025, FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA – The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) has reached a tentative national agreement with the freight railroads. The agreement is subject to membership ratification.
Key provisions of the tentative agreement include:
General wage increases totaling 18.8% over five years.
The LIRRBC has been preparing every scenario in the ongoing dispute with LIRR to protect our members and the public we serve. Together, we made it clear today that we are ready to act when required.
WHEN YOU HAVE UNION BACKING – YOUR VOICE TRANSLATES INTO BETTER WAGES, BETTER HEALTH CARE, AND A MORE SECURE RETIREMENT.
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Brother Richard Thielke, Local 56, volunteers for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Brother Thielke's support is driven to bring attention to mental health issues.
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