General Chairman Anthony Sessa responds to Amtrak constitutes unlawful direct dealing with union- represented employees.

Given the seriousness of these issues and their potential implications for employee safety, it is disconcerting that our concerns have not been addressed. We strongly believe that proactive engagement in these matters is necessary to ensure the safety of Amtrak workers.

Mr. Predmore, We have a very serious safety problem that requires your immediate attention.

I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the unprecedented nomination period for our leadership Offices that ran from April 15 to April 30, 2025, for the upcoming UPRF General Elections in June. Our membership has demonstrated firm support for our current leadership, as evidence by the fact that all nominees have won by acclamation. All the positions in the UPRF were open and uncontested therefore, there will be no need to hold the elections in June 2025. - UPRF General Chairman Anthony Sess

Amtrak paid $2.3 million in executive bonuses in 2021. Talk about a hand in the fare box. Despite lower revenue and ridership, Amtrak somehow found gobs of money for the bosses. Amtrak's CEO Stephen Gardner received $293,000 in bonuses in 2021. Eight others in the 12-member leadership team received bonuses of $230,000 more. Meanwhile, the BMWED struggles with an attrition rate that robs America’s railroad of productivity.