Progress Through Unity

50 Scholarships Available

April 7, 2013 By

From UTU News - April 4, 2013 The AFL-CIO and Union Privilege (also known as Union Plus) announced today they have partnered together to offer students a chance to win scholarships commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Industry Related, Local 60 News

In-cab Communication

April 7, 2013 By

From UTU News - March 24, 2013 In-cab communication is an essential element in overall railroad safety. Too many fatal accidents and injuries have been attributed to a lack of or insufficient “in-cab communications.” Peer-to-peer interaction is … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Industry Related, Local 60 News

Medco/Express-Scripts Changes

April 5, 2013 By

Members who receive prescription medications through Express Scripts/Medco’s home-delivery pharmacy service may notice a change to their prescription bottle and its packaging beginning May 1. For those who are unaware, the companies merged last … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Local 60 News

NTSB makes recommendations after investigation

March 31, 2013 By

By UTU news | Mon, 25 Mar 2013 The National Transportation Safety Board has issued 12 new safety recommendations as a result of its investigation of the Sept. 30, 2010, collision of two freight trains near Two Harbors, Minn. The NTSB … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Industry Related

They hire you, then work to fire you!

March 31, 2013 By

By John Previsich UTU Assistant President/ GS&T | Wed, 9 Jan 2013 Discipline in the railroad industry is a curious business. I recall that when I first hired out, I was proud of my new employment. The railroad had selected me over other … [Continue reading]

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Rail random alcohol, drug test-rate static for 2013

March 31, 2013 By

By UTU News | Wed, 2 Jan 2013 Random alcohol and drug testing rates for railroad workers in safety sensitive positions will remain at the same rate during 2013 as 2012. The Federal Railroad Administration said that because the random alcohol … [Continue reading]

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OSHA, BNSF reach accord over whistleblowers

March 31, 2013 By

By UTU News | Wed, 16 Jan 2013 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has signed an accord with BNSF Railway Co. announcing BNSF’s voluntary revision of several personnel policies that OSHA … [Continue reading]

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New Passenger Hours of Service

March 31, 2013 By

FACTS ABOUT NEW PASSENGER HOURS OF SERVICE By: Mike Reilly General Chairman I have taken the liberty of taking key components of the new Passenger Hours of Service Regulation and reviewing these important sections.  I wish to extend our … [Continue reading]

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FRA on Conductor Certification

March 30, 2013 By

By UTU News | Wed, 26 Dec 2012 One of the strongest studies validating the need for two-person crews and intensive training for conductors has come from the Federal Railroad Administration. The conclusion is that the conductor and engineer … [Continue reading]

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Notice of Upcoming Election

March 27, 2013 By

Attention All Members At the next regularly scheduled monthly meeting of Local #60 on Sunday, April 28, 2013, there will be nominations for the office of Vice-President of Local #60 The election for the office of Vice-President will be held at … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Local 60 News
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