Big Rail Workers Union Rejects Biden-Backed Labor Deal, Renews Strike Possibility

[ttown]

This would be bad, I’d hoped this was settled

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[TinkerTanker]

Another setup like the previous rail workers agreement, I'd guess. Election is just around the corner.

 

[trekrok]

One thing that bugs me about a lot of news stories on union contract negotiations, is lack of detail. In other words, what each side wants. This one is an example. Union won't ratify. Seems like as a journalist, my next question would be, why? What are the main sticking points? Makes me ask why that detail is so hard to come by, so often.

 

[TedKennedy]

One thing that bugs me about a lot of news stories on union contract negotiations, is lack of detail. In other words, what each side wants. This one is an example. Union won't ratify. Seems like as a journalist, my next question would be, why? What are the main sticking points? Makes me ask why that detail is so hard to come by, so often.

I'm not sure what the hangup is, but you can bet the blame will be placed directly on the union here at OKshooters.

 

[trekrok]

I'm not sure what the hangup is, but you can bet the blame will be placed directly on the union here at OKshooters.

Seems like they could help themselves by getting their fair and reasonable 'must haves' out for the public to see.

 

[TedKennedy]

Seems like they could help themselves by getting their fair and reasonable 'must haves' out for the public to see.

Who's to say they haven't? Just because some reporter doesn't list it doesn't mean it's not available.

 

[trekrok]

Who's to say they haven't? Just because some reporter doesn't list it doesn't mean it's not available.

But isn't the question so obvious that it appears off to not ask it? We can't make a deal. Why? I can't think of any other question that even makes sense.

And I'm not talking about just this article. That information is glaringly absent in a lot of the reporting I've seen over the years when these things flare up.

My theory is that the information would not bolster public support.

 

[TedKennedy]

But isn't the question so obvious that it appears off to not ask it? We can't make a deal. Why? I can't think of any other question that even makes sense.

And I'm not talking about just this article. That information is glaringly absent in a lot of the reporting I've seen over the years when these things flare up.

My theory is that the information would not bolster public support.

Could be.
Of course it could be like the air traffic controllers too. (ridiculous long hours, you want a sleepy controller directing your plane?)

I'd like to see more nurses organize and get better working conditions myself. The hours and patient/nurse ratio at some places is scary. I don't believe the personality of the average nurse tends to promote empowerment on the job, though. It's a shame. If steelworkers or coal miners were put in those situations there would be a lot more pushback on administration.

 

[TedKennedy]

28 Freight Rail Workers Tell Us What They Want You to Know About Their Lives

In threatening to disrupt the nation’s economy, freight rail workers are seeking basic dignities every other worker takes for granted.

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Took me 1.8 seconds to find this.

 

[gerhard1]

28 Freight Rail Workers Tell Us What They Want You to Know About Their Lives

In threatening to disrupt the nation’s economy, freight rail workers are seeking basic dignities every other worker takes for granted.

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Took me 1.8 seconds to find this.

Yes; they have some unhappy workers but were there any specific contract issues mentioned that would satisfy the unions? All I saw was a list of grievances.