![]() In general, the deals the unions agreed to closely follow the recommendations a special panel of arbitrators that Biden appointed made this summer. The group that represents the railroads in negotiations said they were disappointed the union rejected the agreement, but emphasized that no immediate threat of a strike exists because the union agreed to keep working for now. “They resent the fact that management holds no regard for their quality of life, illustrated by their stubborn reluctance to provide a higher quantity of paid time off, especially for sickness.” Railroaders do not feel valued,” Cardwell said in a statement. ![]() “Railroaders are discouraged and upset with working conditions and compensation and hold their employer in low regard. Union President Tony Cardwell said the railroads didn't do enough to address the lack of paid time off - particularly sick time - and working conditions after the major railroads eliminated nearly one-third of their jobs over the past six years. Over half of track maintenance workers represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division who voted opposed the five-year contract despite 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses. B oth sides will return to the bargaining table before that happens. (AP) - The U.S.'s third largest railroad union rejected a deal with employers Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy.
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