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ATDA news updates:
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ATDA, BNSF, & FRA Sign C3RS Agreement
Washington D.C. – On June 11, 2024, Leaders from ATDA, BNSF and FRA gathered to officially sign the train dispatchers…
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Federal Railroad Administration Releases Final Train Dispatcher & Signalman Certification Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 20, 2024, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced its final rules for the certification of…
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Kevin Ketcham elected BNSF General Chairman
Fort Worth, Texas – The BNSF members have elected Kevin Ketcham to serve as General Chairman through 2025. Ketcham is a…
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ATDA reaches pilot program agreements with CSX to increase quality of life for Guaranteed Assigned Train Dispatchers
Jacksonville, Florida – On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, ATDA and CSX entered into two pilot program agreements that will improve quality…
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The ATDA stands with Jay Rodgers
Cleveland, Ohio – The ATDA would like to express its heartfelt support and unwavering solidarity with our brother, Jay Rodgers,…
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ATDA urges members of U.S. Congress to support favorable legislation at Railroad Safety Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – On May 1, 2024, representatives from the ATDA and other Rail Labor organizations took part in over 100…
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Zero Cost Musculoskeletal Centers of Excellence Benefit Added for ATDA Members Covered by the National Health & Welfare Plan
In a substantial strengthening of the National Health & Welfare Plan, ATDA members covered by the plan now have access…
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ATDA Representatives Participate in FRA Eastern Region Safety Meetings
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – ATDA members Craig Duncan, System Treasurer & Vice General Chairman from the NS Integrated System Committee,…
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Statement on Ancora from ATDA & other Rail Unions
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 – Rail Unions released a statement warning that Ancora’s proposed strategy for Norfolk Southern will jeopardize the safety…
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ATDA convenes 2024 General Chairmen’s meeting in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, 4/23/2024, more than 20 ATDA System Committee General Chairs from across the country gathered for…
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BNSF Railway, ATDA and FRA reach C3RS safety agreement
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 25, 2024 – BNSF Railway (BNSF) and The American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA), along with the Federal…
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Trinity Rail Clerks vote to unionize, join the ATDA
Irving, Texas – The Control Center Assistant Clerks of Trinity Rail have unanimously voted to unionize through the American Train…
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