Year: 2008

December 15, 2008

FRA recommends fine against TRRA after supervisor caught performing covered service without disclosing Hours of Service

December 14, 2008

Amendments to Illinois RR Police Act become law—Rail Police powers now subject to independent oversight by Ill. State Police and Commerce Commission

November 25, 2008

FRA catches Amtrak again, recommends fines for three more Hours of Service violations on California Zephyr route—Szabo urges crews to insist on clearer instructions from supervisors

November 20, 2008

Ill. House passes Resolution urging Amtrak to restore Galesburg crew base

November 20, 2008

Revised RR police reform bill passes both houses of General Assembly

November 20, 2008

Chicago Federation of Labor offers scholarships to children of parents in affiliated Chicago-area locals—three UTU locals qualify

November 20, 2008

Amtrak cites Illinois DOT for successful passenger-rail program

October 23, 2008

See one of rail labor’s most sacred shrines—and visit proud homeowners in their vintage town houses—at the Historic Pullman Annual House Tour Oct. 11 and 12

October 14, 2008

FRA recommends Amtrak be fined after supervisors hold crew for interrogation beyond 12-hour limit

October 13, 2008

FRA recommends fine after sustaining third Complaint against Amtrak for Hours of Service violation on California Zephyr
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