UE rail crew drivers and representatives from California gave testimony at a virtual hearing hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week. They encouraged… Read More »UE Members Speak in Favor of Reduced Train Emissions at EPA Hearing
This year, UE’s ranks swelled to include drivers in both The Hawkeye and Volunteer States. Drivers in Chattanooga and Etowah Tennessee gathered cards to join… Read More »Dozens of New Rail Crew Drivers Vote to Join UE in Iowa and Tennessee
Did you know, Hallcon thinks it can fire you if you receive two chargeable letters (like the one below) in 6 months or 3 letters… Read More »Help Stop Hallcon From Shredding Our Contract!
After a 3-year fight, featuring frequent foot-dragging by the boss, UE drivers won a pay-out from Hallcon. Drivers that took trips through higher minimum wage… Read More »Hallcon Drivers Win Wage-Boosting Grievance
After months of pressure from UE members and other grassroots advocates, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially gave states some power to regulate locomotive emissions… Read More »Feds Close Loophole, Cleaner Trains on the Way