OMAHA, Neb. - The third largest railroad union in America rejected its deal with freight railroads on Oct. 10 renewing a possibility of a strike that could threaten the economy. Four other railroad unions have approved their agreements with the freight railroads that include BNSF, Union Pacific, Kansas City Southern, CSX and Norfolk Southern (based within Gulf Coast states), but all 12 unions that represent a total of 115,000 workers must ratify their contracts to prevent a strike. “Railroaders are discouraged and upset with working conditions and compensation,” said union President Tony Cardwell. “They resent the fact that management holds no regard for their quality of life.” The railroads had no immediate comment on the rejected contract. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers initially rejected its deal but has since renegotiated a contract. The voting won’t be completed until mid-November. (The Ap 10/10/22) Large rail union rejects deal, renewing strike possibility (wdam.com)
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