While I understand the reasoning behind the Presidents request, ( Economics)I still support the Freight Railroad Workers 100%!Received new replies
President Biden
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I'm calling on Congress to pass legislation immediately to adopt the Tentative Agreement between railroad workers and operators. Let me be clear: a rail shutdown would devastate our economy. Without freight rail, many U.S. industries would shut down.
there use to be an extra board for this reason. you'd take spare trains or cover for crews who couldn't make it. typically given to the newest crews. Meanwhile as a 20 year employee you'd could pick the daily run that got you back home every night or at least every other
there are some members of the GOP have said they would support Sanders plans now will they vote that way is another story.
Would have to be enough for the bill to pass the 60 vote margin with the amendment.
The bigger issue is how the Senate Republicans would react if that amendment goes in - it could be a much bigger thing than just delaying a quick vote. If the amendment is a non starter for McConnell and he then whips his caucus into a filibuster it could be tricky to get the 60 votes.
| WHITE HOUSE DECISION TO FORCE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT DOES NOT ADDRESS RAIL INDUSTRY DISEASE |
| "The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is deeply disappointed by and disagrees with United States President Joseph R. Biden’s statement, calling upon Congress to pass legislation that would adopt tentative agreements between Railroad Workers and railroads that do not include paid sick days for Railroad Workers. It is not enough to “share workers’ concerns.” (My personal opinion: Sort of like "thoughts and prayers.") A call to Congress to act immediately to pass legislation that adopts tentative agreements that exclude paid sick leave ignores the Railroad Workers’ concerns. It both denies Railroad Workers their right to strike while also denying them of the benefit they would likely otherwise obtain if they were not denied their right to strike. Additionally, passing legislation to adopt tentative agreements that exclude paid sick leave for Railroad Workers will not address rail service issues. Rather, it will worsen supply chain issues and further sicken, infuriate, and disenfranchise Railroad Workers as they continue shouldering the burdens of the railroads’ mismanagement. Indeed, the big corporations, the monopolies that control America – the robber baron railroads – have again profiteered from the problem they created and shifted the consequences of it onto the Railroad Workers, the customers, and the general public. This cannot continue. There must be a change. Regardless of what happens next, President Biden, Congress and the railroads need to know that this problem is not going away soon. The railroad is not a place to work while you’re sick. It’s dangerous. It requires full concentration, situational awareness, and decision-making. Because carrier management decided to egregiously reduce workforce, it’s more dangerous than ever, and the onus of that rests with them. BMWED calls upon President Biden and any member of Congress that truly supports the Working Class to act swiftly by passing any sort of reforms and regulations that will provide paid sick leave for all Railroad Workers. BMWED will continue fighting for paid sick days for every Railroad Worker because it is unreasonable and unjust to insist a person perform critical work when they are unwell." *** In my career with the RR I was always a gruntled employee but I've said before and I will continue to say it...1 month salary for the CEO equaled 38 years salary for me. |
This goes far beyond rail workers. Everyone gets sick but there is no mandatory sick leave for Americans at the national level. There was a push to resolve this during the pandemic but as with many other potential solutions the proponents did not have the votes to override a filibuster. If you really want mandatory paid sick leave complain to your congressperson and if they refuse vote them out.
