On May 17th 2007 transportation Unions around the country gathered in Washington DC for the National Day of Action, promoting the causes which affect us all in transportation Labor. I was honored and privileged to be part of a delegation representing the men of The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen LIRR Local 56 at this national event. We had first rallied in front Amtraks Union Station HQ with approx. 200 of our fellow Brothers and Sisters in Rail Labor. We then listened to speeches from various Senators and Congressmen thanking Labor Unions for their support and openly stating their displeasure with the current administrations lack of funding for Amtrak. We then marched down to the national mall to join the main rally with thousands in attendance. With ever rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, Rail transportation will continue to grow and be a vital part of the future of America. It is important that we support the people who support us in our endeavors both as a Union and as a nation.