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To: All ACRE Members
From: Kenneth Curry, Executive Legislative Director
On January 16, 2009 ACRE officials in tandem with the
Coalition of Unions representing
other crafts on Metro-North met with OSHA Supervisory
Investigator Michael Mabee.
Mr. Mabee described in detail the protections now granted to
railroad employees under
the Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA) concerning work related
injuries and illnesses. The
railroad industry nationwide has been using questionable
tactics in their quest to absolve
themselves of any wrong doing when an on the job injury or
illness occurs. Mr. Mabee
explained that under FRSA, railroad employees can
now report railroad carriers who
harass or unfairly discipline workers injured while on duty.
Railroad carriers found in
violation of FRSA can now be subject to fines of up to
$250,000.
The following link is an attachment with Q&As concerning
FRSA employee protections.
FRSA Q&A
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