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Tag: trains

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Posted inEconomy & Workers' Rights

How the rail industry has put profits over people for decades

by Brenton Zola June 13th, 2023June 13th, 2023

Four months after the Norfolk Southern East Palestine train derailment, workers and citizens fight against the toxicity of an industry that has cut corners at every turn

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Posted inClimate & Environment

Why the Ohio train derailment’s environmental impacts remain unclear

by Ray Levy Uyeda March 9th, 2023November 9th, 2023
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Posted inEconomy & Workers' Rights

Workers say it’s time to nationalize the railroad

by Alexandra Martinez March 7th, 2023March 7th, 2023
Thousands of railroad workers are ready to strike for better conditions
Posted inEconomy & Workers' Rights

UPDATE: Railroad workers and companies reach tentative deal, avoiding a strike

by Alexandra Martinez September 14th, 2022September 15th, 2022

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