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A railroad section gang — including common workers sometimes called gandy dancers — responsible for maintenance of a particular section of railway. One man is holding a bar, while others are using rail tongs to position a rail. Photo published in 1917
The Central Valley Training Center opened in 2020 to offer a pathway to a trade for regional residents to learn and one day work for the high-speed rail. Today, 223 students have graduated from ...
Travelling porters travelled in the parcels cars of passenger trains organising luggage and parcels so that those required at any given station were always closest to the door upon arrival at that station. It was heavy manual labour, but was one of the roles taken over by female workers during the Second World War. [7]
As employers report worker shortages, state officials are beginning to look for ways to support older workers willing to fill the gaps, says Mandeville, the 75-year-old Council on Aging director.
The Senior Railcard is an annual card available to people aged 60 and over, which gives discounts on certain types of railway ticket in Britain. The Railcard has existed in various forms since 1975; the current version is priced at £ 30.00 and is valid for one year, with a 3-year card available for £70.
Many states offer programs for older workers looking to re-enter the workforce through part-time roles — such as New York’s Older Adult Employment Program, which provides training and job ...
Christine Gonzalez Aldeis (born 1952/1953) [1] is an American train engineer.She became the first woman to work as an engineer on a Class 1 railroad. [2]Aldeis was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, where she came from a family that had strong ties to the railroad industry. [3]
Kebe Broadnax and Ben Sawyer both know the responsibility, stress and heartache often associated with caring for an elderly loved one. The Virginia Beach couple, engaged to be married in February ...