An invisible industry? Rail workers feel forgotten despite national spotlight

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A nationwide rail strike was avoided Friday after President Joe Biden signed legislation requiring rail workers to accept a tentative contract agreement with national freight railroads. via ColetteBordelon

DENVER — A nationwide rail strike was avoided on Friday after President Joe Biden signed legislation requiring rail workers to accept a tentative contract agreement with national freight railroads that The White House helped negotiate in September.

“To get unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad employees, you have to go through the Railroad Retirement Board. So you have to go to their website, you have to fill out a form," Smith said. “It's not calling your boss and saying 'I'm sick. Mark me down for a sick day.' Right?" “Our main task is moving the freight of America," Baker said. “Everything that you see on the shelves, at one point, probably came on a train.”

More than the demanding schedule, Baker said the job is dangerous. He lost a friend and colleague in February.

 

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ColetteBordelon He screwed over rail workers. They will strike.

ColetteBordelon So they’re just going to say oh ok? Having Joe force them to sign doesn’t solve anything.

ColetteBordelon Joe Screwed Union Workers

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