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SMWIA railroad and shipyard division
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ATU Public Transit Division
AFL-CIO Department for Transportation Workers
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NCFO represents workers in a vast array of occupations, including skilled and unskilled trades.
CAW Local Unions across Canada that represents over 5,300 members in various sectors, largely within the railway industry.
TCRC website in French only.
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers is a diverse union representing about 100,000 workers in the construction, shipbuilding, railroad, manufacturing, mining, and emergency medical service industries throughout the United States and Canada.
The American Train Dispatchers Association
Ineractive poll for RSIA congressional mandated safety
If you visit any of the links listed here, you will be given access to the Summary Plan Description (“SPD”) for members of the listed rail unions.
We will work to promote education as an essential tool in the process of union transformation, to develop new leadership, and to strengthen the field of labor education in order to meet the ever-changing needs of unions and workers.
Union Communication Services Book Catalog
Find pension and benefit information for any U.S. employer by company or zip.
A Multimedia Voice For Workers
The purpose of LaborTech is to bring together labor video, computer and media activists in the US and from around the world to build and develop labor communication technology and media.
The National Labor College (NLC) is located on a beautiful 47-acre campus in Silver Spring, Maryland. It began with the vision of George Meany that labor have its own college - a national center that would provide continuous labor education for all union activists. At NLC you can take classes that enable you to be an integral part of building your union; those same union-building classes can start you on the path to finishing the bachelor’s degree you have always yearned for.
Info & Ammo for Unionists
Jobs with Justice engages workers and allies in campaigns to win justice in workplaces and in communities where working families live.
A free, online resource center that provides downloadable and adaptable tips, samples, templates, and other useful tools for grassroots education and organizing.
"Seek Out the Truth and Have the Courage to Defend It"
A free online education and resource network to help unions build a family friendly workplace culture.
Since its formation 1988, the National Whistleblowers Center has provided protection and assistance to thousands of whistleblowers across the United States.
United for a Fair Economy is a national, independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. UFE raises awareness that concentrated wealth and power undermine the economy, corrupt democracy, deepen the racial divide, and tear communities apart. We support and help build social movements for greater equality.
Using creative organizing methods, artistic opportunities, and cultural activities we are the “synergy, heart, and soul” that brings the passion for equality, fair labor standards and practices, and a just society together in the labor movement.
Dollars & Sense is a magazine with progressive analysis of current economic issues – for everyone who thinks economics has to be dry.
A labor funded think tank with economic news, analysis, and proposals for improving the US economy for working people.
The Union Membership and Coverage Database is an Internet data resource providing private and public sector labor union membership, coverage, and density estimates compiled from the Current Population Survey (CPS), a monthly household survey, using BLS methods.
Death in the American Workplace - News and Updates
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SUD-Rail is a French Federation of regional Railways workers trade-unions.
RMT - National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers
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A Voice for Canadian rail labour
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Official home page of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)
News and information about the railroad industry
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A pro-labor, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the principles and practices of democratic trade unionism in the North American labor movement.
Online Rail Labor Community
The Center for Labor Renewal was conceived in early 2005 when the national U.S. labor union leadership was engaging in a "debate" which largely ignored the fundamental crisis of our nation's working class.
USMWF is the only US organization solely dedicated to families who have had a loss in the workplace.
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
Railroad Retiree Organization
An independent rank-and-file labor forum.
As the leading asbestos and mesothelioma resource since 1995, Asbestos.com offers more than 2000 pages of the most comprehensive and cutting edge information on the web.
The Transporation Research Board Committee on Operational Safety will define, encourage, and disseminate research that will enhance the performance, safety, efficiency, and comfort of those who are involved in railroad and other fixed guideway operations, and users of fixed guidway transportation.
Research for Broadly Shared Prosperity
Although not specific about the Railway Labor Act, this website by Interfaith Worker Justice serves as an online clearinghouse to help everyday working Americans understand employment law on a state-by-state basis.
The government agency that oversees the railroad carriers
The RRB's primary function is to administer comprehensive retirement-survivor and unemployment-sickness benefit programs for the nation's railroad workers and their families, under the Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts.
Chief government agency charged with investigating serious railroad accidents
Facilitates railroad labor-management relations
The STB is an economic regulatory agency that Congress charged with the fundamental missions of resolving railroad rate and service disputes and reviewing proposed railroad mergers.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent agency created to advance transportation safety through the investigation of occurrences in the marine, pipeline, rail and air modes of transportation.
FTA administers federal funding to support a variety of locally planned, constructed, and operated public transportation systems throughout the U.S.
The place to search for arbitration decisions
On this page, you will find links to completed headquarters-assigned Factual Investigation Reports from 2005 forward.
The objectives of FRA's Human Factors R&D Program, consistent with Departmental strategic goals, are to improve the safety of rail transportation. This goal is achieved through applied and theoretical research activities, dissemination of research results, implementation and demonstration projects, on-going program evaluation, and technology transfer.
ExpectMore.gov tells you whether or not a federal government program is performing
The NRLC is a not-for-profit association and represents member railroads in dealing with representatives of organized employees on a national level
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The Railway Gazette International Group remains firmly committed to serving the world's railway industry - reporting news, analysing trends, and campaigning for development and investment wherever rail has a role to play.
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is a non-profit trade association that represents the interests of its more than 400 short line and regional railroad members in legislative and regulatory matters.
This is the blog version of the Transportation Communications Newsletter, which has been published since 1998.
Google Books link to Colin Davis's "Power at Odds" This strike led directly to the passage of the Railway Labor Act of 1926
Google Books link to Nick Salvatore's "Eugene V. Debs: Citizen and Socialist
Wikipedia article on the first national railroad strike in US History
Led by the American Railway Union organized by Eugene Debs, this was the second of the three strikes that shape rail labor history in the US
Extensive archive of Eugene V. Debs documents
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FRA's Office of Railroad Safety promotes and regulates safety throughout the Nation's railroad industry.
The Pump Handle is a current events blog on workplace safety and health and public health issues.
The National Transportation Safety Board has found fatigue to be causal or contributory in accidents in every mode of transportation, and has issued almost 80 fatigue-related Safety Recommendations since 1972.
The Association of American Railroads argues to allow rail carriers to self-regulate their fatigue problems.
Blame the Worker H & S Program
Since 1980, studies have been conducted in a variety of aviation environments, controlled laboratory environments, as well as a full-mission flight simulation study. In 1999, the name of the group was changed to the Fatigue Countermeasures Group to provide a greater emphasis on the development and evaluation of countermeasures.
Fatigue may produce physical and mental decrements in alertness, vigilance, and decision-making that can increase the risk of human error and result in fatalities and injuries. However, the incidence of fatigue is underestimated in virtually every transportation mode because it is hard to quantify and measure.
The tragedies of Chernobyl, Three Mile Island and the Exxon Valdez all occurred during the night shift.
This home page lists resources regarding all aspects of sleep including, the physiology of sleep, clinical sleep medicine, sleep research, federal and state information, patient information, and business-related groups.
A variety of studies by CDC and others have shown that between 1 and 4 million Americans suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
The ASAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder.
An Act to amend title 49, 3 United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, 4 and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal 5 Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
Is the only independent, union-friendly magazine to win major international awards. Workplace unions are your best hope for better, safer work - and Hazards provides the information and resources to make the union job easier. Hazards looks behind the company safety hype, and gives union answers to workplace problems. Using a global network of union safety correspondents, Hazards makes sure you have the best information available anywhere.
The historical roots of BBS in an extensive well written article! Our CAW Brothers and Sisters say no to BBS!
The hazards of Behavior-Based Safety according to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (requires Adobe PDF Reader)
The United Food and Commercial workers know BBS is a bad idea!
FIXING THE WORKPLACE, NOT THE WORKER; A WORKERS' GUIDE TO ACCIDENT PREVENTION
SEMCOSH factsheet is based in part on Jim Howe's report A Union Critique of Behavior Based Safety
The United Steel Workers union web page with extensive reporting and resources on BBS.
Eye opening article by James Frederick and Nancy Lessin
Links to information on behavior based safety programs, the ugly truth behind them and how to fight it!
The 35,000 member strong UE,R&MWoA say no to BBS in this article!
Behavioural Based Safety - A Worker Perspective
Fact Sheets: The Origin and Fallacies of Behavior Based Safety -- A TWU Perspective
A must read article with links to a spectacular tool kit!
On the LEVELS of Error in Railroad Operations. Extensive well written article!
We build real TUFFbags FOR RAILROADERS, TRUCKERS, SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS, AIR TRAVELERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!!
This site is dedicated to help you find American Made Products. Our goal is to convince Americans to spend a little more for our own goods. That little price difference keeps another American working.
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Our company is dedicated to providing the highest quality embroidery, screen printing and promotional items Made in America by fully Unionized workers for purchase and distribution by Union Locals, Districts and Internationals for their members.
This is the bag you've been hearing about and may have spotted out on the tracks. Red Oxx has been making this grip for Railroad Engineers since 1992.
We manufacture high quality luggage for Railroaders and others, who need and demand, durable products that are designed to work for a living.
Union Office Solutions is dedicated to providing fair prices and superior maintenance and service to local, district, regional and International union offices and their affiliates, throughout the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico.
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Pointer Brand is comfortable denim clothing made for everyone at every age.
A different view of railroading.
Locoverter has DC converters that convert 74 volts DC to 12 volts DC. Simply insert your Cigarette Lighter adapter into the locoverter and charge it with "LOCO" power!
Timebook Pro is dedicated to producing quality timekeeping products for the new generation of railroaders.
I am a Locomotive Engineer for CSX Railroad. I have been with them for the past 9 years. I mainly got involved with cooking BBQ, catering at festivals, and events from the overwhelming support and demand from my railroad brothers and neighbors.
A community on the UP Roseville sub where we all can share information and improve our way of life on the rail!
"It's my privilege to spend most of my waking hours with people who are trying to make a difference in this world... people on strike, or in a union or community organizing drive, or defending women's rights, the environment, human rights ... working to end poverty and racism ... teaching peace."
Knowing your territory is 80% of the battle.
Enginemen and Trainmen from all over the country have relied on the Franklin Daily Time Record to record the details of every job.
Music for Modern Railroaders
The Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture has been established by a group of people with a special appreciation for the natural environment and the railroad-related history and atmosphere of the Black Butte, CA railroad junction area.
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