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Investigation concludes that Union Pacific broke law when it fired North Little Rock employee

The Union Pacific Railroad Co. breached the Federal Railroad Safety Act when it fired a North Little Rock yardman who notified management of nearby lightning and federal safety standards, a U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower investigation discovered.

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Arkansas Online· Oct 2, 3:15 AMInvestigation concludes that Union Pacific broke law when it fired North Little Rock employee

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