The union announced Friday morning that it had filed several unfair labor practices charges with the National Labor Relations Board.
Transportation
An Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights seeks to make flying feel more humane
The meltdowns that recently brought flights to a halt have prompted lawmakers to draft new rules for airlines. The changes would give travelers at least $1,350 if bumped from an overbooked flight.
Mat-Su bus drivers strike after dropping students off at school
Besides pay, the drivers have several safety concerns, including inadequate heaters, headlights and windshield wipers.
Federal government awards $285M for Alaska ferries. But to get it, the state needs to put up money, too
The state will have to put up more than $100 million in matching funds and then support the new ferries and facilities.
Repairs complete on avalanche-damaged Alaska Railroad tracks
Crews cleared the snow, got two of the locomotives back on the tracks last week, and moved the third one out of the way.
The Lituya’s mechanical problems will keep it sidelined until early February
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority, which is a small regional ferry line, will fill in for the Lituya while it’s out of service.