FRA has discovered that numerous employees were coached to provide specific responses to FRA questions if they were approached for a safety culture interview. Reports of this coaching span the UPRR system and railroad crafts. The FRA has also encountered reluctance to participate in field interviews from employees who cite intimidation or fear of retaliation.
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Alabama AFL-CIO President Bren Riley releases the following response to lawmaker attacks on the labor movement:
Governor Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter’s recent comments in the media attacking unions are nothing but outright lies from politicians who are afraid of workers having even a little power to better their lives.
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Who is Signalman Sam?
In November 1977, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen launched a
contest to name our new Signal mascot.
The winning name was chosen by the BRS Grand Executive Council and
in January 1978, "Signalman Sam" made his debut.
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Brightline West's groundbreaking rail project, attended by BRS President Baldwin and Legislative Director Mike Efaw, signals a new era of connectivity between Nevada and Southern California. Stretching 218 miles with speeds up to 200 mph, the system will traverse the I-15 median, enhancing travel efficiency.
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Ancora's plan initially hinges on attrition to trim the workforce by 800 positions, with a long-term goal of eliminating a total of 1,750 jobs through the same method.
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