Union Pacific, rail labor remain in mediation over ground-based conductor test program {updated 01/20/23}
The union representing conductors has thus far refused to participate in a pilot program Union Pacific wants to run to test the concept of shifting conductors to ground-based positions, The Associated Press reports. But UP remains in mediation with two SMART-TD...
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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD NORTHERN REGION GCA
16518 Borio Drive
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Phone: 815-557-6886
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