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flag Senator Lee's bill aims to speed up transit safety projects by limiting union delays.

flag Senator Mike Lee introduced the Safe Transit Accountability Act to prevent labor unions from blocking public transportation safety projects by requiring internal dispute resolution through agency executives, addressing concerns that safety committees under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act have delayed critical initiatives. flag The bill, backed by transit authorities and industry groups, aims to ensure safety decisions prioritize rider and operator protection. flag Meanwhile, Union Pacific locomotive engineers ratified a new five-year contract with an 18.8% wage increase, improved benefits, and faster vacation accrual, marking nearly 30,000 BLET members covered by new agreements since 2025. flag In rail safety, Operation Lifesaver distributed $620,000 in grants, expanded outreach, launched new public service announcements, and achieved national certification for its first responder training program.

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