ATDA News

ATDA files application with the National Mediation Board on behalf of Train Dispatchers from the Union Pacific Railroad

July 23, 2026

Bipartisan House Lawmakers Urge FRA to Preserve Dispatcher, Signal Employee Certification

July 22, 2026

ATDA President Ed Dowell Addresses Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen National Convention

July 21, 2026

ATDA Files Formal Safety Complaint with FRA Over Critical BNSF Dispatcher Software Failure

July 09, 2026

ATDA accepting applications for Assistant Director of Research position

July 07, 2026

ATDA Alaska Railroad members unanimously ratify new Collective Bargaining Agreement

June 18, 2026

ATDA RiverLINE members unanimously reject attempted raid by ATU

June 01, 2026

Congresswoman Gillen Amplifies Need for Dispatch System Oversight to US House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

May 26, 2026

US Secretary of Transportation questioned on lack of Train Dispatch System Software regulation

May 22, 2026

American Train Dispatchers Association Expresses concern with FRA’s Move to Repeal Dispatcher Certification Rule

May 15, 2026

ATDA Trinity System Members Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreements

May 15, 2026

ATDA participates in FRA Annual Labor Conference

May 15, 2026

ATDA applauds introduction of the Safe Tracks Act

April 22, 2026

ATDA files for mediation on behalf of Power Supervisors and Train Dispatchers employed by New Jersey Transit

April 02, 2026

ATDA reaches major protective agreement with Union Pacific in advance of proposed merger

March 27, 2026

ATDA Supports the 2026 Railway Safety Act

February 25, 2026

SunRail Train Dispatchers vote to ratify new 3-year Collective Bargaining Agreement

January 28, 2026

STB Rejects UP–NS Merger Application Without Prejudice

January 16, 2026

American Train Dispatchers Association Opposes Proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger

December 19, 2025

The American Train Dispatchers Association Welcomes Jeffrey Robb as Director of Government Affairs

December 19, 2025

ATDA Welcomes Amtrak’s Recognition Bonus for Frontline Union Employees

December 12, 2025

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