Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen

LIRR Bargaining Coalition Requests Presidential Emergency Board Amid Ongoing Dispute
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September 11, 2025, Long Island, New York – The 809 members of BRS Locals 56 and 241 working for Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as a result of the ongoing contract dispute.

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BRS.org Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen MLR 8 24 25 Brotherhood Of Railroad Signalmen Gov. Affairs office Researcher Chris Hand joins the show. Find them at BRS.ORG - Special Thanks to UAW2209 CWA BACLocal4 INKY MLPA

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Brotherhood Of Railroad Signalmen Gov. Affairs office Researcher Chris Hand joins the show. Find them at BRS.ORG - Special Thanks to UAW2209 CWA BACLocal4 INKY MLPA @brslaborunion.bsky.social @mylaborradio.bsky.social

WASHINGTON – Last week, a coalition of 39 labor unions responded to the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to dozens of federal safety rules and regulations.

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🚨SATURDAY IN NYC! LABOR DAY PARADE ✊

200 unions & groups will march up Fifth Avenue, from 44th-64th Street, in a powerful display of solidarity and pride.

Want to support? Join @riseandresist.bsky.social outside 💩Tower, 725 5th Ave at 56th St.

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🚨We urge the President to reverse course immediately after firing Robert Primus from the Surface Transportation Board.

During his tenure, Mr. Primus has sought a safe & competitive freight rail system that boosts the American economy & rail workforce. ttd.org/news-and-med...

Federal Workers Under Attack: What’s Really in the “Big Ugly Bill”

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BRS President Mike Baldwin joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk rail safety, deregulation threats, RRB challenges, and why state-level action matters. Listen here: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ktq3v...

Save Our Transit Systems - Pass SB1938 by May 31 Tell the Illinois General Assembly to Pass United We Move (SB 1938) by May 31 The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, Pace and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) currently face a $770 million fisca...

Pub. transit is a lifeline for many. If legislators in Springfield fail to pass SB 1938 by May 31, IL will face fare hikes, service cuts, layoffs, and canceled projects. Tell legislators to vote Y on SB 1938 before the May 31 deadline.

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Save Our Transit Systems - Pass SB1938 by May 31 Tell the Illinois General Assembly to Pass United We Move (SB 1938) by May 31 The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, Pace and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) currently face a $770 million fisca...

Public transit is a lifeline for many—and a driver of our economy. If legislators in Springfield fail to pass a bill by May 31, IL will face fare hikes, service cuts, layoffs, and canceled projects. Tell your legislators to vote YES on SB1938 and pass the bill before May 31.
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Signalmen Bring the Fight to Capitol Hill During Rail Safety Day

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AAR Pushes for Deregulation — Signal Workers Sound the Alarm

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Signalmen of CSXT Vote for Agreement
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen President Michael Baldwin announced today that members working on CSX Transportation have voted to ratify the Tentative Agreement reached on March 24, 2025.

The FAMES committee’s Roadway Maintenance Machine (RMM) yearlong focus strategy aims to reduce RMM fatalities through a structured 1-2-3-4 approach that aligns with railroad rules and Federal regulations.

To see the RMM 1-2-3-4 documents, click the link below.
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The FRA will withdraw the Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS), from the RSAC. In addition, the FRA is deactivating the C3RS Working Group.

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Thank a Transit Worker! 
#TransitWorkerAppreciationDay

📣CALL TO ACTION! 
Contact your elected officials and demand full funding for the RRB. Learn how you can help: https://www.brs.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=935963

📣CALL TO ACTION! 
Contact your elected officials and demand full funding for the RRB. Learn how you can help: https://www.brs.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=935963

SHOW YOUR HEART SOME LOVE!
A guide to understanding heart disease risk factors — and learning ways to help your heart to better health.
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Railroad Retirement is at Risk! The Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations funding proposal for the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) remains a serious concern. The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved a funding level of $129 mill...

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📣CALL TO ACTION! 
Contact your elected officials and demand full funding for the RRB. Learn how you can help: https://www.brs.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=935963

Celebrating 111 years with the @aflcio.org 
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📣CALL TO ACTION! 
Contact your elected officials and demand full funding for the RRB. Learn how you can help: https://www.brs.org/?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=935963

The RRB’s chronic underfunding has led to severe service delays.
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Honoring a proud heritage! #SignalStrong

Coalition Announcement The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) is proud to announce that we will be bargaining as part of a unified coalition in the upcoming round of Section 6 negotiations with CPKC.

Coalition Announcement
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Republican Lawmakers Advocate for Strong Passenger Rail Funding A group of Republican members of Congress recently sent a joint letter to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, urging robust federal funding for Amtrak and the Federal-State...

Rep. members of Congress sent a joint letter Speker, Mike Johnson, urging federal funding for Amtrak and the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program.
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Rail union leaders, Congress reps discuss rail safety gaps In a bipartisan push for rail safety, four U.S. representatives introduced the Railway Safety Act of 2025 on the second anniversary of the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment.

"Rail labor leaders, including Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) President Mike Baldwin, joined lawmakers in a media call supporting the [Railway Safety Act of 2025]."
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YouTube video by Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Why Do We Need Railroad Unions?

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