Bipartisan Support Advances Arizona Rail Safety Bill SB 1074

Arizona Rail Safety Bill Gains Strong Bipartisan Support

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Contact: Matt McQuaid 
Phone: (771) 241-0015 
Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org

(PHOENIX) – The concerted efforts of Teamsters Local 104, alongside the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED), have culminated in the successful enactment of SB 1074, a bill bolstered by robust bipartisan endorsement. This newly signed legislation aims to fortify the safety of both rail workers and passengers in Arizona.

SB 1074’s key feature is the inclusion of on-track equipment in the mechanisms that trigger railroad safety signals. This development significantly improves the safety conditions for maintenance workers and enhances crossing safety protocols throughout the state.

“The passage of SB 1074 demonstrates what we can accomplish when workers and elected leaders come together for the common good,” remarked Dawn Schumann, Statewide Political Coordinator for Local 104. “This bill protects the very people who build, maintain, and operate our rail infrastructure. Legislators from both sides of the aisle put safety first with this legislation.”

Jeff Joines, Director of Government Affairs for BMWED, added, “BMWED members work in some of the most hazardous conditions in the transportation industry. SB 1074 ensures additional protections are in place for our members and the communities they serve. This bill will save lives, and it’s a victory for rail safety and commonsense governance.”

For those interested in learning more about Teamsters Local 104 and their ongoing initiatives, please visit teamsterslocal104.com or follow their updates on Facebook at facebook.com/ibtlu104.