[1]Justice Democrats

John,

Three weeks ago, a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Ohio,
causing a massive explosion and mass evacuations. But it could have been
prevented. According to The Lever’s reporting, in the decades leading up
to the disaster, corporate lobbyists successfully weakened safety rules
for trains carrying hazardous materials — just like this one.

Get this: this train spilled chemicals so toxic they were burned to
prevent an explosion. But regulations were gutted to the point that it
wasn’t even classified as a train carrying hazardous flammable materials
or required to use new braking systems designed to prevent derailments.

First: Chemical lobbyists got Obama officials to exempt trains like the
one in Ohio from hazmat safety rules and rail lobbyists got Trump
officials to repeal rules requiring better brakes on trains.

Then: The Railroad workers union warned that these safety issues were a
“ticking time bomb.”

Now: The people of East Palestine, OH — and those that depend on the Ohio
River — will pay the price for years to come.

[ [link removed] ]Will you sign our petition demanding that Pete Buttigieg take immediate
measures to regulate train safety — to protect our rail workers and
communities?

[ [link removed] ]Sign the Petition

The Biden administration can and must do something now. Pete Buttigieg can
stand up to corporate lobbyists and reinstate the regulations that will
better protect us — and workers — from trains carrying toxic chemicals.

Until now, Pete Buttigieg has done little to expand train safety rules. In
fact, his department is considering a rule right now that was promoted by
railroad corporations to weaken train safety.

This is completely unacceptable, especially as a preventable environmental
and public health disaster unfolds in Ohio. Trains carrying toxic,
flammable material are passing through communities every day — and
lobbyists have succeeded in exempting them from tough safety laws. No
more.

[ [link removed] ]We are demanding that Secretary Buttigieg immediately use his existing
power to make safety rules much stronger, and put our people and workers
over railroad profits. Will you sign on now?

[ [link removed] ]Add Your Name

In solidarity,

Justice Democrats

Do not worry if you cannot afford to make a contribution — we understand that
this is a difficult time. If you’re struggling, you can find a food bank
[ [link removed] ]here. We appreciate everything you do to keep our movement strong.

Please stay informed and follow the most up-to-date recommendations from the
[ [link removed] ]Centers for Disease Control and your state public health department.


 




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