For the first time in 30 years, Amtrak moved to cancel all long-distance passenger trains scheduled for Thursday. The announcement is not expected to affect Amtrak’s heavily-patronized Northeast Corridor.
As the shadow of a national railway strike lurks around the corner for the first time in 30 years, Amtrak moved to cancel all long-distance passenger trains scheduled for Thursday. The Wednesday announcement, which is not expected to affect Amtrak’s heavily-patronized Northeast Corridor, came after negotiations between the unions and their management hit a standstill.
The two major unions representing engineers and conductors—the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and SMART Transportation Division—are still at odds in new contract negotiations. The two groups cover roughly 50,000 unionized employees, nearly half of the unionized employees at the national rail lines. The buck stops at them when it comes to whether or not the freight trains will run, or even commuter trains that run over freight lines. D.C.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Railroads say they won't lock out workers as negotiators meet with Labor Secretary WalshRailroads said they won't lock out workers, and negotiators met with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, as a deadline to avert a strike rapidly approached
Read more »
White House races to avoid railroad strike as Amtrak suspends service - CNN VideoAmtrak is warning of disruptions to its service as railroad and union officials are expected to meet with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to avoid a freight railroad strike that could cause widespread economic consequences. VanessaCNN has more. Watch here:
Read more »
N.J. county settles case for $750K after woman says she was shackled during laborThe federal lawsuit was filed in 2020.
Read more »
Railroad Union Says Workers Voted Against Proposed Labor Deal as Strike LoomsOne of the labor unions representing U.S. railroad workers said its members rejected a tentative agreement, a setback in efforts to avoid a potential strike that would disrupt the movement of goods across the U.S.
Read more »
Outpouring of support for San Jose family, after son killed, daughters injured in Labor Day crashAn outpouring of support for a San Jose family, after a Labor Day weekend road trip turned deadly. A crash claimed the life of the family's 5-year-old son. The family's two young daughters were injured and now face a long road to recovery.
Read more »
Amazon to Fund Raises for Delivery Drivers Amid Tight Labor MarketThe e-commerce giant will invest more than $300 million in increased wages and provide a 401(k) plan for drivers as it tries to ensure it has sufficient staffing for the peak holiday season.
Read more »