The Journal of Commerce: Labor

Labor Minister Attempts to Prevent Canadian Pacific Strike

bwyker — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:27 +0000

Raitt will meet with union, railroad representatives today Mark Szakonyi, Associate Editor Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Union Gives Canadian Pacific 72-Hour Strike Notice

mszakonyi — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:04:16 +0000

Notice comes after William Ackman, activist investor, wrested control of railroad Mark Szakonyi, Associate Editor Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Canadian Pacific Union Approves Strike Option

hgbutler — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:55:04 +0000

Railroad spokesman says action “part of standard bargaining process” Mark Szakonyi, Associate Editor Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Railroad Union Holdout Strikes Accord

bwyker — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:29:34 +0000

BMWE’s agreement with major U.S. railroads drains threat of labor action Mark Szakonyi, Associate Editor Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

CSX Adding 380 to Employment Rolls in Three States

bwyker — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:21:35 +0000

Major North American railroads may hire more than 15,000 workers this year Mark Szakonyi, Associate Editor Class I Railroads The Journal of Commerce Online

Three Unions, Railroads Reach Agreement

mszakonyi — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:15:32 +0000

Only one union has not finalized an agreement with major U.S. railroads RailResource Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Railroads, Unions Reach Tentative Accord

cbrooks — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:55:56 +0000

Agreement with engineers, dispatchers eliminates strike threat — for now

Mark Szakonyi, Daily Content Editor

Two unions representing railroad workers have reached tentative agreement with major U.S. railroads, averting the immediate threat of a national labor action.

Shippers Up Pressure on Congress to Avert Rail Stoppage

mszakonyi — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:45:30 +0000

Deadline for striking an accord with two unions nears amid peak shipping season. Mark Szakonyi, Daily Content Editor Rail Shippers The Journal of Commerce Online

Shippers Urge Congress to Block Railroad Strike

mszakonyi — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:05:34 +0000

Says disruption “during the busy holiday shopping season could be devastating” Mark Szakonyi, Daily Content Editor Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Four Unions Reach Agreement with Rails

Paul Page — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:16:30 +0000

Railroads still negotiating with seven labor groups to avert December showdown

William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor

Major U.S. railroads have new tentative agreements with four of the 11 unions needed to avert a potential nationwide strike or lockout in December.

Driving Back to Basics

dpulis — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Welch, Rogers emphasize efficiencies after third quarter loss at YRC Worldwide William B. Cassidy LTL The Journal of Commerce Magazine

It's a Builder's Market

dpulis — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:55:40 +0000

Railcar, truck manufacturers are reporting order backlogs despite slowing economic growth John D. Boyd Rail + Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Federal Rail Board Seeks to Avoid Labor Shutdown

mszakonyi — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:57:16 +0000

Triggers a 30-day countdown toward labor action on Dec. 6 if agreement isn't reached John D. Boyd, Associate Editor Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

1 Driver + 1 Day = Intermodal

dpulis — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:51:56 +0000

William B. Cassidy Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Magazine

CN Workers on Three US Units Ratify Contract

mszakonyi — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:06:32 +0000

Deal would merge three Upper Midwest rail units into one John D. Boyd, Associate Editor Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Job Growth Flattens at Top US Railroads

mszakonyi — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:17:35 +0000

Class I carriers added just 133 workers nationwide in month to mid-September John D. Boyd, Associate Editor Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Working on the Railroads

dpulis — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Presidential intervention avoids what could be a crippling rail strike, for now Presidential intervention avoids what could be a crippling rail strike, for now Rail + Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Magazine

President Names Emergency Rail Review Board

Paul Page — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:41:50 +0000

Move averts possible strike through early December, sets clock on talks

John D. Boyd

President Obama, moving to prevent a potential strike against major U.S.

Rails Look For Obama to Intervene in Labor Talks

mszakonyi — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:13:02 +0000

Presidential action would have to come by midnight Thursday to avert strike John D. Boyd, Associate Editor Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

'Severe Change' Needed

dpulis — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:55:33 +0000

William B. Cassidy Trucking The Journal of Commerce Magazine

US Rail Hiring Rebounds in Latest Month

mszakonyi — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:42:06 +0000

Seven largest railroads added 1,191 U.S. jobs from mid-July to mid-August John D. Boyd Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Optimism Rides the Rails

dpulis — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Railroads see freight traffic still growing despite pressures on economy John D. Boyd Rail + Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Judge Finds ILWU in Contempt

Paul Page — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:25:03 +0000

Judge will fine union over violent protest, damage to EGT grain terminal

Bill Mongelluzzo

A federal court judge in Tacoma Thursday found the International Longshore and Warehouse Union in contempt of court for vandalizing the new EGT grain export terminal in Longview, Wash., during the uni

Cooling-Off Period Starts for Most US Rail Labor

mszakonyi — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:32:48 +0000

11 rail unions released from mediation with Class Is and other railroads John D. Boyd Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Transportation Job Openings Jump 33 Percent

mszakonyi — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:28:57 +0000

But BLS figures show gap between openings and new hires, job losses William B. Cassidy Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Top Railroads Trim US Jobs in July

mszakonyi — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:46:22 +0000

Mid-month payroll count tracks period when shipments slid from early June John D. Boyd Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Flood Woes Cut Canadian Pacific Profit 23 Percent

mszakonyi — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:55:31 +0000

Railway's revenue increased 2.5 percent, well behind other Class I railways John D. Boyd Class I Railroads The Journal of Commerce Online

Top Railroads Hit Highest Employment Since 2009

mszakonyi — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:14:40 +0000

Class I railroads added 1,818 workers to their U.S. payrolls from mid-May to mid-June John D. Boyd Rail + Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Online

CSX Profit Rose 22 Percent in Second Quarter

mszakonyi — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:19:59 +0000

Freight traffic rose only 3 percent, emphasizing railway's pricing power

John D. Boyd

Second quarter profit at CSX Transportation jumped 22 percent to $506 million on just a 3 percent rise in freight traffic from a year earlier, highlighting the eastern U.S.

CSX, KCS Announce Executive Staff Additions, Moves

dpulis — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:39:39 +0000

Railroads move officials into new positions in commodity growth markets John D. Boyd Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

BNSF Under Buffett

dpulis — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:59:44 +0000

After the biggest buyout in transportation history, moving into the Berkshire Hathaway fold hasn’t changed BNSF’s focus on operating efficiency and fiscal discipline

John D. Boyd

When Warren Buffett announced late in 2009 his Berkshire Hathaway investment firm would buy up BNSF Railway, he said he’d always wanted to own a railroad.

Whose Return on Investment?

dpulis — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0000

John D. Boyd Rail + Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Magazine

BNSF's Top Team

dpulis — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0000

John D. Boyd Rail + Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Largest US Railroads Slowed Job Growth in May

dpulis — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:49:04 +0000

Class I carriers added 745 workers in May John D. Boyd Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Railroads Face Missouri River Flood Delays

dpulis — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:38:10 +0000

BNSF forced to close some tracks in Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska John D. Boyd Rail + Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Online

UTU Claims Record Pay Hike in US Rail Contract

dpulis — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:48:48 +0000

Agreement provides 17 percent pay increase, cost of living gain John D. Boyd Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Transportation Job Growth Flat in May

dpulis — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:22:04 +0000

Seasonally adjusted jobs in air, water, rail and truck transportation up by 3,100 positions Joseph Bonney Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

AAR Names Knight Chief Lobbyist

dpulis — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:31:37 +0000

Washington veteran replaces O'Bannon at largest rail industry association John D. Boyd Rail + Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Online

Top Rails Add 935 Workers to US Operations

dpulis — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:26:18 +0000

Mid-March to mid-April hiring marks new recovery high for employment

John D. Boyd

The seven largest railroads added 935 employees to their U.S. operations from mid-March to mid-April, for a new high since the recovery began in 2009.

Rails on a Roll

dpulis — Mon, 02 May 2011 04:00:00 +0000

North American carriers and equipment providers look to ride a big first quarter to an even bigger 2011 John D. Boyd Rail + Intermodal The Journal of Commerce Magazine