Rail union battle for paid sick leave is back on the political agenda in Washington, D.C.
Publishing timestamp: 2023-02-10 08:27:00
Summary
Senators Bernie Sanders and Mike Braun held a press conference this week demanding that railroad carriers offer comprehensive sick leave to their union workers. CSX became the first major freight rail to offer this benefit, and the White House is now pressuring other major railroads to do the same. The agreement between CSX and two unions will cost the industry $321 million, which is less than 1.2% of its profits in a single year. The White House is continuing to advocate for paid sick leave for rail workers, and the Association of American Railroads is in active discussions with their unions about how to address quality of life and scheduling predictability concerns.
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