Check out this powerful video montage by BNSF Railway Assistant General Chairman Brandon Pettit and his wife Rachel. Hear Rachel's voiceover on the dangers of working on an undermanned undermaintained railroad, followed by a moving original song. Like and share to show your support and spread the message!
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule to protect millions of workers from extreme heat. This initiative aims to safeguard around 36 million indoor and outdoor workers by reducing heat-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
Addressing a Major Hazard
Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S.
We urge all members to contact their legislators immediately. Your voice can make the difference in ensuring you receive the benefits you deserve should you retire, become sick, or injured. Let your Representatives know that the proposed budget cuts will directly harm the rail employees and annuitants who have paid into the system their entire careers. Demand that Congress fund the RRB at $172.331 million to provide the rail community with the customer services it deserves. Your involvement is crucial to preventing mission failure at the RRB.
East Palestine, Ohio – June 25, 2024
The NTSB made 25 recommendations for their final report into the East Palestine derailment that concluded with a vent and burn decision for a few cars that had vinyl chloride.
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