As a former union president myself, I can tell you, when you have layoffs in an industry, that is a red flag to anyone who is looking to begin a career in that industry, because it signals instability.
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Layoffs in rail industry deter new workers due to perceived instability.
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This is a crucial hearing because many of my constituents and all New Jerseyans understand that Amtrak service is critical to our economy and to our livelihood.
I am glad to partner with Chairman Nehls, Representatives Moulton, Deluzio, and others on the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act.
Thank you. I appreciate both of you gentlemen staying here and--well, Chairman, as I look at both sides of the aisle, it looks like it is just you and me.
The few times that I don't use Amtrak to come to work, I drive down, and I have to leave between midnight and 4 o'clock in the morning in order to bypass all that traffic between New Jersey and Washington, DC.





