US EditionARIZONA PASSES TEAMSTERS-BACKED RAIL SAFETY LEGISLATION
- Arizona passed SB 1074 into law on June 6, 2025, expanding vehicles activating railroad safety signals to include on-track equipment.
- The law follows months of bipartisan lobbying by Teamsters Local 104 and BMWED to improve safety for rail workers and passengers.
- SB 1074 enhances protections for workers maintaining rail infrastructure and aims to increase public safety at crossings statewide.
- Dawn Schumann stated that the bill "will save lives," while Jeff Joines highlighted that BMWED members are employed in some of the most dangerous roles within the transportation sector.
- The legislation demonstrates effective cooperation between workers and lawmakers, promising safer conditions for rail employees and communities.
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Arizona Passes Teamsters-Backed Rail Safety Legislation
(PHOENIX) – Following a months-long, collaborative, and intense lobbying effort, Teamsters Local 104 and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) are celebrating the passage of SB 1074 into law. The legislation, which was passed by a bipartisan coalition, represents a critical step forward for protecting rail workers and passengers. SB 1074 expands the types of vehicles that activate railroad safety signal devices to inclu…
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