Chances of railroad strike increase as railroads reject union request additional paid sick leave

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

The risk of a railroad strike is growing larger. In a public statement on October 19th, the railroads said that they are rejecting the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) union’s latest request for an additional seven days of paid sick leave on their labor contracts. The railroad had already agreed to 24% raises and $5,000 bonuses in the first five-year deal.

Currently, half of the twelve railroad unions have approved tentative agreements with the railroads. President Joe Biden’s appointed arbitrators between the railroads and the unions have recommended a proposed contract deal.

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