"Now it's time for the entire rail industry, which made over $26 billion in profits last year, to provide at least seven paid sick days to every rail worker in America," said Sen. Bernie Sanders in response.
"We are extremely proud that BRC is one of the very first unions to reach this type of an agreement," said Don Grissom, president of the BRC—which represents mechanical workers—in a. "This agreement is a significant accomplishment and provides a very important benefit for our members working at CSXT. The other carriers should take note and come to the bargaining table in a similar manner.
Referring to the classification for railroad companies with annual revenue exceeding $250 million, BMWED president Tony D. Cardwell said in athat "the other Class I railroads just reported extremely healthy earnings for 2022, many of which were record-setting."
Weird it's like all of the MegaCorp industries are posting MegaProfits we should scoop into windfall funds.
Sick leave is important
How about you cut CEO salary. Cut shareholder dividends and pay employees what they need. Sick time. Vacation. Etc.