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September 13, 2023
FRA Legal Articles Railroad Safety

Alarming Number of Defects Found in Union Pacific’s Locomotives and Railcars

Federal inspectors recently found an alarming number of defects in Union Pacific’s (UP) locomotives and railcars. Inspectors made their findings...

July 7, 2023
Legal Articles Railroad Injuries

Understanding Your FMLA Rights as a Railroad Worker

At Rossi Vucinovich, we understand the unique challenges faced by those in the railroad industry, particularly those facing severe injuries...

April 28, 2023
Legal Articles Railroad Safety

Concerns Rise with Union Pacific Embargoes

Union Pacific (UP) seems to be using embargo tactics on portions of rail lines in the Midwest, raising concerns with...

April 19, 2023
Legal Articles

Democrats Paying More Attention to Labor Unions?

Michigan’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives recently passed a bill repealing the state’s “right-to-work” law, a law in place previously making...

February 22, 2023
Legal Articles

Paid Sick Leave Legislation for Railway Workers?

Quite possibly, yes. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) recently announced plans to introduce legislation that would...

January 25, 2023
Legal Articles

Despite Union Support Across the U.S., Difficulties in Organizing Remain

A recent article in the New Yorker examined, in-part, a pro railroad contract that was forced on railroad workers. The...

May 30, 2022
FRA FRSA Legal Articles Railroad Injuries

Government Study Finds Safety Issues with America’s Railroads

A recent study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that there are real safety concerns with the nation’s...

December 1, 2021
Legal Articles Railroad Injuries

Congress Passes the Largest Infrastructure Bill Ever, Rail Safety Emerges as a Winner

Congress recently passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, also referred to as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The legislation represents...

June 7, 2021
COVID-19 Legal Articles

Can a Railroad Worker Deny an Employer’s COVID-19 Vaccination Request?

Many Governor’s across the U.S. are informing employer’s that they can request their employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations as a...

April 28, 2020
Legal Articles Railroad Injuries

Union Pacific Cuts Executive Salaries in Wake of Coronavirus

Union Pacific announced Monday that it will be cutting salaries and forcing workers to take unpaid leave due to the...

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