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Understanding the Railway Labor Act
19:45 - 27:51 (08:05)
The Railway Labor Act is a complicated law that governs labor relations in the railway and airline industries. In this episode, the hosts explore the history and loopholes of the Railway Labor Act through the lens of the 1992 Chicago freight tunnel strike.
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Despite a reluctance to invest in infrastructure, examples such as a Conrail yard foreman bulldozing livestock pens and the profitable Burlington Northern Railroad show the significance of these investments and the government's role in making them happen.
19:45 - 20:56 (01:10)
Summary
Despite a reluctance to invest in infrastructure, examples such as a Conrail yard foreman bulldozing livestock pens and the profitable Burlington Northern Railroad show the significance of these investments and the government's role in making them happen.
ChapterUnderstanding the Railway Labor Act
EpisodeCROSS POST with WORK STOPPAGE POD | Shop Floor Discussion 6 - National Rail Strike w/Justin Roczniak
PodcastWell There‘s Your Problem
This episode explains the economics underlying railroads, including how operating ratios and mega mergers have impacted the industry.
20:56 - 23:13 (02:16)
Summary
This episode explains the economics underlying railroads, including how operating ratios and mega mergers have impacted the industry.
ChapterUnderstanding the Railway Labor Act
EpisodeCROSS POST with WORK STOPPAGE POD | Shop Floor Discussion 6 - National Rail Strike w/Justin Roczniak
PodcastWell There‘s Your Problem
The Railway Labor Act has a complex process for strikes, with a backdoor option for Congress to intervene, and regulates railroads differently from other businesses due to their early importance in American corporate law.
23:13 - 27:51 (04:37)
Summary
The Railway Labor Act has a complex process for strikes, with a backdoor option for Congress to intervene, and regulates railroads differently from other businesses due to their early importance in American corporate law.