railroads

Dec 1

The US House Passes Bill to Avert a Rail Strike, but Paid Sick Days Remains a Sticking Point

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to avert a rail strike yesterday after President Joe Biden urged Congress to act against the wishes of most union members, who were planning to strike over paid sick leave.

By Courtney Vinopal

Nov 29

Biden Urges Congress to Block Rail Workers From Striking Over Sick Days, Challenging His Pro-Union Stance

President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation adopting a labor agreement between U.S. rail workers and management that was voted down by most union members, who are pushing for paid sick days.

By Courtney Vinopal

Sep 14

Work-Life Balance, Not Wages, Is Driving A Potentially Massive Railroad Strike

Rail workers may go on strike this week if contract negotiations between their unions and major freight carriers aren't resolved. At issue are attendance policies that penalize employees for missing work due to illness or family emergencies.

By Courtney Vinopal