BMWE Lodge 3014

Pennsylvania Federation

Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Division
of the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

 

 
Norfolk Southern loses 3 more lawsuits under the Whistle Blower Act

Looks like Norfolk Southern won't be wining anymore safety awards. Seems like intimidation, interrogation and termination are against the law now when you are injured. And to think Amtrak was trying to model themselves after NS...not a good idea!
Read on...
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. ordered, by US Labor Department’s OSHA, to pay $1.1 million after terminating 3 workers for reporting injuries
OSHA Finds Another Injured Worker Unlawfully Fired by Norfolk Southern RR Railroad again found in violation of FRSA
  OSHA Finds Norfolk Southern Railway Violated Federal Railroad Safety Act Injured Workers Unlawfully Fired  
So when that 'nurse' calls you, after you're injured, keep in mind who she is really protecting. Or if management calls and harasses you, when you're injured or report something safety related, remember you now have federal rights!