Was The Amtrak Derailment Avoidable?
In the aftermath of the recent Amtrak tragedy in Dupont, Washington, everyone from local news teams to the White House […]
Amtrak Derailment Leaves Area Residents Reeling
The recent Amtrak derailment that occurred near Dupont, Washington on Monday morning has sent shockwaves through Western Washington, and the […]
Railroad Policy Changes: How They Could Affect Your Work Environment
What is BNSF changing? – Although the previous “Use of Alcohol and Drugs Policy” specifically allowed on-duty employees to use […]
SMART Transportation Division ratifies National Rail Contract
By a margin of nearly four to one, SMART Transportation Division members have voted to APPROVE the new National Rail […]
The ‘Unsafe Worker Myth’
Over the last decade, thousands of employers have broadened work responsibilities after downsizing and increased hours and pace of work […]
Why FELA Matters to Younger Railroad Workers
You didn’t grow up hearing about FELA It’s not taught in schools and most of the general public doesn’t even […]
WHAT DO THE SPOUSES OF RAILROAD WORKERS NEED TO KNOW?
It is very important for both railroad workers and their spouses to be well informed about what is involved if […]
FELA 101: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the FELA? A: The FELA, or Federal Employers’ Liability Act, is a Federal Law that protects the […]
7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FELA
Dear Union Member, As one of your designated legal counsel or DLC, one of the important functions we provide is […]
