A BNSF locomotive heads south out of Oklahoma City, Sept. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
August 29, 2024
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Flurry of contract deals come as railroads, unions see Trump's election looming over talks
The flurry of contract agreements announced early this fall — including two more Wednesday — offer evidence that major railroads and their unions are working to avoid the standoffs that led them to a brink of a national strike two years ago.
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BNSF Railway stresses safety but is still held back by industry issues, report finds
Freight railroad BNSF is generally striving to improve safety on a consistent basis, but that message doesn't always reach front-line workers who often don't feel comfortable reporting safety concerns for fear of being disciplined, according to an assessment released Wednesday by regulators.