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RWU News & Events

  • Why Do Railroaders Keep Dying on the Job?

    Working People Podcast: "Last Wednesday, a fellow rail worker was gravely injured on the job and lost his life," a Feb 6 email from Railroad Workers United reads. "Our brother Chris Wilson, who worked for Norfolk Southern, was critically injured in its Decatur rail yard Wednesday and died Thursday at Huntsville Hospital." Reporter Max Alvarez of The Real News Network speaks with four railroad workers from various crafts, all members of Railroad Workers United (RWU).

    Listen the the Podcast

  • Maddock Thomas Interview on Public Ownership

    Our Friend and Collaborator Maddock Thomas was interviewed by Jacobin magazine about his work on Public Ownership of the U.S. rails. Maddock is doing the heavy lifting in detailing ways Public Ownership can succeed and RWU is proud to work with him.

    Join Maddock and other labor and environmental activists from around the country this April at RWU's Spring Convention to discuss public ownership.

    Maddock's Interview

  • RWU's Biennial 2024 Convention April 18/19

    The RWU Convention will be here before you know it. April 18 is right around the corner. Make sure you register now, reserve your hotel room and make plans to join us for our 9th Biennial Convention!

    All RWU members in good standing are welcome to attend and participate. If you can, stay for the Labor Notes conference to follow all weekend! Click the button below for the Official 9th Biennial Convention Call with al of the details.

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