CSX has announced the dismantling of Operation RedBlock, a 41-year-old union-led program that significantly contributed to rail safety by preventing substance abuse and promoting trust among workers. The program's removal raises concerns about safety and industry commitment, echoing past industry shifts that led to diminished safety programs. SMART-TD and rail labor leaders vow to continue advocating for worker safety and support despite the loss of this historic program.
Officials in Boulder County, Colorado, have issued a warning about powdered forms of the deadly drug fentanyl circulating on the streets. Fentanyl is significantly more potent than heroin and morphine and is being laced into other narcotics. The county's Harm Reduction Program is reaching out to students and communities with known drug use to provide services, information, and support. The number of fentanyl-related deaths in Colorado has quadrupled since 2016, prompting efforts to raise awareness and offer resources for substance abuse prevention and recovery assistance.
