Chapter
The Truth about the Rail Worker's Strike
46:52 - 1:02:56 (16:04)
The railway companies are framing rail workers as crank holdouts, despite the industry's success and the dissenting voices found on rail Twitter.
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The implementation of a strict attendance system by BNSF, one of the largest railways in the U.S., has resulted in dissatisfaction and angered union workers who feel undervalued and stretched too thin, leading to an increased likelihood of strikes and labor unrest.
46:52 - 50:02 (03:10)
Summary
The implementation of a strict attendance system by BNSF, one of the largest railways in the U.S., has resulted in dissatisfaction and angered union workers who feel undervalued and stretched too thin, leading to an increased likelihood of strikes and labor unrest.
ChapterThe Truth about the Rail Worker's Strike
EpisodeCROSS POST with WORK STOPPAGE POD | Shop Floor Discussion 6 - National Rail Strike w/Justin Roczniak
PodcastWell There‘s Your Problem
A man recounts a story from 50 years ago, where a train crew member was seriously hurt and the crew had to stop the train in the middle of the woods and flag down a car for help.
50:02 - 51:45 (01:43)
Summary
A man recounts a story from 50 years ago, where a train crew member was seriously hurt and the crew had to stop the train in the middle of the woods and flag down a car for help.
ChapterThe Truth about the Rail Worker's Strike
EpisodeCROSS POST with WORK STOPPAGE POD | Shop Floor Discussion 6 - National Rail Strike w/Justin Roczniak
PodcastWell There‘s Your Problem
Despite the decrepit state of some railway infrastructure, railway companies have paid out billions in dividends and stock buybacks to shareholders, while workers have suffered through policies such as non-paid time off.
51:45 - 56:20 (04:34)
Summary
Despite the decrepit state of some railway infrastructure, railway companies have paid out billions in dividends and stock buybacks to shareholders, while workers have suffered through policies such as non-paid time off. The Railway Labor Act restricts unionized industries such as this from striking over such policies.
ChapterThe Truth about the Rail Worker's Strike
EpisodeCROSS POST with WORK STOPPAGE POD | Shop Floor Discussion 6 - National Rail Strike w/Justin Roczniak
PodcastWell There‘s Your Problem
The two biggest rail unions, BLET and smart TD, have been urged to agree to the tentative agreements proposed by the bargaining committee, with only two unions, Smart TD and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, still holding out.
56:20 - 1:02:56 (06:35)
Summary
The two biggest rail unions, BLET and smart TD, have been urged to agree to the tentative agreements proposed by the bargaining committee, with only two unions, Smart TD and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, still holding out. The president will set up a special board to establish a fair compromise through negotiations between workers and companies.