May 5, 2011
SPRINGFIELD (May 5)—House Bill 1573 has been approved unanimously by the Senate Transportation Committee.
The measure, introduced on behalf of the UTU Feb. 15, mandates that all contract-carrier vehicles that transport railroad crews must have a readily available first-aid kit on board.
UTU Illinois Legislative Director Robert W. Guy said that members will be alerted when the bill is scheduled for a vote by the full Senate.
“At that time we will ask our members to contact their senators and ask that they vote ‘yes’ on this workplace-safety legislation,” Guy said. “Direct appeals from our members historically have been the most important factor in getting safety legislation passed.”
