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Norfolk Southern to reimburse East Palestine homeowners

Norfolk Southern to reimburse East Palestine homeowners Norfolk Southern Railway has agreed to compensate homeowners near the train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio, for decreases in their property values, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced yesterday. The...

BRS ratifies contract with Amtrak

BRS ratifies contract with Amtrak Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen members have ratified a seven-year contract with Amtrak, the union announced last week. The agreement was reached after nearly 18 months of negotiations, BRS officials said in a press release. The...

Engineers frustrated with rails even as others get sick time

Engineers frustrated with rails even as others get sick time OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations despite the deals that have been made this...

BLET marks 160 years, was first union to contract with railroads

BLET marks 160 years, was first union to contract with railroads Today, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) celebrates its 160th anniversary. The oldest labor union in North America was founded as the Brotherhood of the Footboard on May 8,...