It is a solemn day when a worker doesn't get the chance to come home. Our hearts are with the family, friends, and coworkers of fallen @BMWEDIBT Brother Jeremy S. Charles, who was struck and killed on the job yesterday morning.

From the locomotive cab to the Nevada communities we roll through, #RailSafety is lived, not theorized. We appreciate the bipartisan push to bring the Railway Safety Act back. Rail labor has been clear: stronger safeguards matter. @SenCortezMasto @SenJackyRosen

Notch 8: A message to the membership from BLET First Vice President Gary Best. Read the message here: https://t.co/giHQZAhnyI

When trains derail, fire fighters are expected to make split-second decisions – often without the real-time information about the hazards onboard. The Railway Safety Act would change that. https://t.co/MjiXwugPSa

Rail funded by the public should serve the public, safely, transparently, & with strong labor standards - no matter who the riders are. As NV evaluates this, operational safety, workforce training, & public oversight should be central from the start. https://t.co/y0QCZv2anH

This week I met with @USDOTFRA Administrator David Fink to discuss rail safety. I was also glad to hear that he understands the importance of investing in passenger rail projects like @GoBrightline and the @Amtrak national network. We must continue the success of the Bipartisan

East Palestine wasn’t an accident so much as the predictable result of a system that learned to ignore the people closest to the work. Rail workers warned what happens when trains get longer, crews get thinner, inspections get shorter, & judgment is replaced by metrics that look

This year marks three years since East Palestine. On Feb. 3, leaders of the BLET joined members of Congress, community leaders, and rail labor reps. at a bipartisan press conference to advocate for passage of the Railway Safety Act (HR 928). Read more: https://t.co/N54sDsxu95

.@smartnvslb is pleased to announce Gabe Christenson as our new Chair & Director, and Leo Palomo as Assistant Director, starting Jan 2024. Their focus on #railsafety and advocating for our members sets the stage for robust growth. Best wishes to them in their new roles! #1u

Railroad companies have penalized workers for taking the time to make needed repairs and created a culture in which supervisors threaten and fire the very people hired to keep trains running safely. Regulators say they can’t stop this intimidation.

The staggering profits announced by these rail giants speak volumes about where the fruits of labor are being concentrated. It's clear that the hard work of thousands of rail workers is not just a cog in the machine but the very engine driving these companies to such heights of

“[The labor movement] is today the most vital potential power this planet has ever known, and its historic mission of emancipating the workers of the world ... is as certain of ultimate realization as the setting of the sun.” - Eugene V. Debs, #BornOnThisDay.

ICYMI: yesterday's scheduled floor vote on the House transportation (THUD) funding bill is delayed until next week. The bill contains major @Amtrak funding cuts, which rail labor organizations objected to earlier this week:

RAIL LABOR STANDS AGAINST THUD BILL: "The entirety of rail labor stands in opposition to the proposed draconian funding cuts in the legislation that would devastate U.S. passenger and freight rail networks and the dedicated rail workers that run them." https://t.co/bubxxNnkr2

🚨 NEW: Americas' rail labor unions are urging House Members to vote against the transportation spending bill that would cut @Amtrak's annual federal funding by 64%. Our letter:

🚄 The House is set to vote on a bill proposing a 60%+ cut in #Amtrak funding and blocking federal aid for California’s #HSR. If passed, our rail infrastructure could be drastically affected. Stay informed and share your thoughts: https://t.co/aQBBmYiyGk #NV01 #NV02 #NV03 #NV04

A career with pride, dignity and meaning. Collectively bargained pay and benefits that support you and your family. A pension that provides in your golden years. That's the #UnionAdvantage.

Embark on a #TransitTransformation this #NevadaDay with @jtdoering’s blueprint for Southern Nevada’s mobility. Dive into ‘Tracks of Tomorrow’ to envision a future where policy, connectivity, and community innovation drive sustainable transit. #TransportationPolicy #SmartMobility

Tracks of Tomorrow: A #NevadaDay Vision for a Bold Transit Horizon in Southern Nevada In the heart of the Mojave Desert, Southern Nevada unfurls as a realm of boundless opportunity, a tableau where the exhilarating dance of neon lights beckons dreamers and doers alike. Amid the

The railroad industry has long stood as a cornerstone of America’s economic and transportation framework, propelling growth and connectivity across the nation. Like any robust sector, it demands stringent oversight to uphold safety, efficiency, and fairness—a responsibility