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Source: Cleveland.com, 2/13/17 Columbus, OH – On February 13, 2017, Rep. John Becker (R) introduced HB 53, a Right to Work measure designed to weaken collective bargaining rights for public and private employees. HB 53 would allow public sector employees to opt out of joining a union or paying union dues, and would eliminate state…

According to the National Review. com, a jury in Madison county, Wisconsin ruled against Union Pacific Railroad by awarding $7.5 million in damages to a former railroad worker for contracting severe illnesses that were deemed directly linked to his longterm exposure to creosote and other toxic materials during his 31-year career as a railroad worker.  Read…

According to an article posted by LaTimes.com, despite taxpayer support and route expansion, bus ridership with Los Angeles County’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) has dropped considerably over the past several years. Conversely, commuter rail ridership has increased, prompting Metro officials to look at possible long-term plans for commuter rail expansion. Read the complete article here.

The Alaska Railroad announced Friday, Feb. 10 that they will lay off 31 people and eliminate 18 vacant positions, 8 percent of its workforce. Employees were told on Friday that their last day will be March 13. The positions being eliminated range from interns to vice president-level jobs. The railroad has 609 full-time employees and hires…

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains why “Right-to-Work” legislation is wrong for working families.