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Welcome to the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO)
We are a labor union that proudly celebrates over 100 years of service, both on and off the job, to thousands of workers and their families. Our members can be found working in a variety of occupational fields among both private and public employers throughout the United States. Although our name has remained basically the same since 1899 our representational goals, procedures and tools are continuously reviewed and improved to stay abreast of the changing corporate and political climate which everyone of us face each working day.
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Events & Seminars
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National News and Announcements
President Obama, Vice President Biden, Secretary LaHood Call for U.S. High-Speed Passenger Trains
President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Biden and Secretary LaHood, announced a new U.S. push today to transform travel in America, creating high-speed rail lines from city to city, reducing dependence on cars and planes and spurring economic development.
The President released a strategic plan outlining his vision for high speed rail in America. The plan identifies $8 billion provided in the ARRA and $1 billion a year for five years requested in the federal budget as a down payment to jump-start a potential world-class passenger rail system and sets the direction of transportation policy for the future. The strategic plan will be followed by detailed guidance for state and ... Full Story
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