INJUSTICE AT WORK

INJUSTICE AT WORK

Will Rail Union Workers Get Everything They Want For Christmas?

The U.S. House approves additional paid leave for rail workers after forcing them to accept a contract to avert a possible strike that would disrupt holiday shopping.

Patricia G. Barnes, J.D.
Nov 30, 2022
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The Senate voted 80-15 Thursday to impose a labor agreement between the rail companies and four hold-out rail worker unions. Alas, the Senate refused in a 52 to 43 vote to grant rail workers seven days of paid sick leave. Pres. Joe Biden says he’ll sign the bill.

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If unions were this smart all the ti…

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