The US succeeds in preventing rail strikes by the workers. US rail workers’ succeeds in preventing rail strikes. It happened as they won a tentative union contract. The worker’s win has made possible the aversion to the nationwide strike. It is celebrated as a great success as most nations fail to come to a middle ground. The US has achieved a middle ground for its workers.
US Rail Strike
It is witnessed earlier that strikes take a huge toll on the country’s daily activities. The progression of a country is halted when a strike comes into action. Unions that stand as representatives of the rail workers have reached a tentative agreement with their employers or workers. The agreement is met to turn down a potential strike. The strike was set to start on 15 September at midnight. The strike threatened a settlement to halt passengers and freight rail service across the US.
White House’s Decision
The White House stepped into an agreement in the form of a statement that was issued early morning. The White House claimed their agreement as a success statement. It serves as an important win for their country as well as for their economy and the American people altogether. The deal that they have announced is yet left to be approved by the rail workers who are the union members. The success of the decision came into progression when a breakthrough came after a decision was taken in Vermont.
Senator Bernie Sanders
Senator Bernie Sanders as an independent Senator blocked aid by the Senate Republicans. He decided to pass a bill that will serve as a contract. It was imposed on the terms which were wished by the unions. Senior Bernie Sanders opines that the freight rail industry is the most tiresome at this moment. It stands as a dangerous job because they are not given any sick days. The negotiations along with the rail workers light upon the fact that they are demanding 15 paid sick days. The idea is not radical according to Bernie Sanders.
The Washington Post exclaims that the contract that is proposed meet one of the workers’ prime demand. The contract allows them to take off days for their medical care without being targeted to any kind of discipline.
For more information visit:
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-rail-workers-strike-2022-09-15/
