Railroad Unions

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View In: Railroad UnionsThe expedited legislation passed by Congress to avert a strike by railroad unions dealt one more blow in the decades long war waged by the two ruling parties against the working class.

The Daily Poster
View In: Railroad UnionsDemocrats had all the leverage to help workers — instead, they used that leverage to help their railroad industry donors.

Common Dreams - Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community
View In: Railroad UnionsRailways owned by the mega-rich racked up huge penalties for mistreatment of workers in the years leading up to the current labor dispute.

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View In: Railroad Unions“Politicians are happy to voice platitudes and heap praise upon us for our heroism throughout the pandemic,” said one rail leader. “Yet when the steel hits the rail, they back the powerful and wealthy Class 1 rail carriers every time.“

Zero Hedge News
View In: Railroad UnionsSenate Approves Legislation To Avoid Rail Strike By Zachary Stieber of the Epoch Times The U.S. Senate on Dec. 1 approved legislation aimed at heading off a nationwide rail strike, a day after the House passed the measure. Senators voted 80–15 to pass the bill, which would impose a tentative agreemen...

Common Dreams - Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community
View In: Railroad UnionsAfter the president brokered a compulsory contract without a single paid day off for illness, one labor advocate implored him to “put up or shut up about how you really want them to have sick leave!”