…and have seen their employer, especially its Board of Directors, turn on them repeatedly … We hope this Committee will insist that new contracts get settled and that Amtrak stop…
…is happening today. The stories I hear from members are shocking – yet are common. Members injured on the job are denied medical care until company representatives arrive on the…
Ms. Ann Comer Chief, Division of Statutory Programs Office of Labor-Management Standards Employment Standards Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room N–5112 Washington, DC 20210 Re: COMMENTS…
…I would be happy to answer any questions the Committee may have. 1See e-RAILSAFE web site at http://www.e-railsafe.com/help/rsFAQ.html. Impact of Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce House Testimony…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jenifer McCormick 202-628-9262 JeniferM@ttd.org Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs approved the Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007….
…of “limbo time.” Limbo time refers to the time consumed between completion of the maximum allowable 12 hour shift and the time when an employee is completely released from service….
…inspections top the list. Outsourcing safety inspections to Mexico is a bad idea that would have dire consequences. We are pleased that Union Pacific withdrew its request – one that…
…commend Senators Daniel Inouye (D-HI), Byron Dorgan (D-ND), Arlen Specter (R-PA) and Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), and Reps. James Oberstar (D-MN), Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), Jerry Costello (D-IL), Steve LaTourette (R-OH), Ted…
…workers in the event of a terrorist threat or attack within the U.S. is a vital component of surface transportation security. It is common sense that training each and every…