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MTA workers accused of faking signal inspections face charges

February 18, 2011

The MTA wants to fire a manager and several workers accused of faking subway signal inspections, according to the New York Daily News.

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Questions continue about NYC faked signal inspections

January 7, 2011

At a New York City Council committee meeting, MTA New York City Transit officials answered questions about the investigation into faked signal inspection reports in the subway system.

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Transit union chief goes after blogger

November 16, 2010

The president of the Transport Workers Union Local 100, which represents MTA New York City Transit, wants to unmask an anonymous blogger who is allegedly attacking him online.

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Federal judge throws out challenge to Metrolink cameras

July 2, 2010

A U.S. District Court judge dismissed a challenge that tried to block Metrolink (CA) from using video surveillance cameras to monitor train crews.

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Metrolink cameras lead to investigations

May 25, 2010

Southern California commuter railroad Metrolink has barred one train operator and is investigating another for allegedly trying to block the view of surveillance cameras installed in the cabs.

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UK union threatens strike over automated fare barriers

May 20, 2010

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers is threatening to strike over the introduction of automated fare barriers on the East Coast Main Line.

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Maglev project makes commitment to Nevada trades council

February 22, 2010

Proponents for the magnetic levitation train that would link Las Vegas (NV) and Anaheim (CA) have signed a letter of commitment with the Southern Nevada Building and Construction Trades Council.

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Metrolink engineers sue to block cameras

October 22, 2009

The union representing Metrolink’s engineers filed a federal lawsuit to stop the video surveillance cameras installed in the agency’s locomotives, calling them an “invasion of privacy.”

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Metro union to passengers: Show some respect for drivers

July 20, 2009

As passengers armed with cameras look for safety violations,Washington (DC) transit union officials are asking riders to stop photographing bus or train operators. Instead, the union is asking riders to make a phone call if they see something amiss.

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BART unveils new website to track labor negotiations

May 19, 2009

Taking transparency to a new level, San Francisco (CA) Bay Area Rapid Transit has launched bartlabor.com, a new website to keep the public informed about the status of labor negotiations.

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