Biden stabs rail workers in the back

[Blaster]

It certainly doesmt. People in full time jobs who cant house and feed their families. It needs recalibrating so that moree wealth stays with the workers.
If we carry on like this we will end up with blood on the streets. Nobody wants that.

Socialism isn't the answer.

 

[SmokeALib]

All this over a measely 10 paid sick days? Good gawd most jobs provide that.

7 days.

 

[initforme]

Well maybe if the union workers werent raking us over the coals with how much they demand for pay, we could afford to hire more of them.

Taking over coals? That's truly hilarious. They should easily, without any hesitation on the part of the company, be given what they are asking for. The days of workers sitting back and not asking for things is OVER.

 

[Bob Blaylock]

It certainly doesmt [sic]. People in full time jobs who cant [sic] house and feed their families. It needs recalibrating so that moree [sic] wealth stays with the workers.
If we carry on like this we will end up with blood on the streets. Nobody wants that.

It would helps us full-time workers greatly, if we didn't have to carry the burden of being taxed to provide welfare for worthless parasites such as yourself.

 

[Blaster]

The days of workers sitting back and not asking for things is OVER.

The days of labor unions are coming to an end.

 

[SmokeALib]

Why is workers striking a violation of federal law? Seems wrong in every way.

The Railway Labor Act. Adopted almost 100 years ago, it allows the fed to halt a railroad strike to protect interstate commerce.

 

[SmokeALib]

The days of labor unions are coming to an end.

At least in a couple industries. Unions are powerless in railroads and airlines due to federal regulations.

 

[Blaster]

At least in a couple industries. Unions are powerless in railroads and airlines due to federal regulations.

Unions have destroyed public schools.

 

[initforme]

The days of labor unions are coming to an end.

As are the days of workers being treated fairly. Those are coming to an end. It's too bad in an era where it's beyond easy to find workers.

 

[Blaster]

As are the days of workers being treated fairly. Those are coming to an end. It's too bad in an era where it's beyond easy to find workers.

Unskilled workers are a dime a dozen. Having a skill or a good education almost guarantees a good salary.

 

[initforme]

Unskilled workers are a dime a dozen. Having a skill or a good education almost guarantees a good salary.

Depends what "good" is. I believe now it's nothing short of 100k.

 

[SmokeALib]

Socialism isn't the answer.

I don't look at unions as socialism. Freedom includes the freedom to collectively bargain. No government oversight

Unions have destroyed public schools.

I'm with you there. There is no need for public unions - ie, unions for taxpayer-funded employees. The government IS their union.

 

[initforme]

Private unions need a massive upsurge otherwise there's little hope for the future.

 

[Blaster]

Depends what "good" is. I believe now it's nothing short of 100k.

It all depends on where you live.

 

[Blaster]

Private unions need a massive upsurge otherwise there's little hope for the future.

Unions are going the way of the dinosaurs.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Not in the agreement. It's a separate bill. That way, if the Senate votes it down, the democrats can save face - "See - we tried".

And it will be the Repubs that said no to sick days

 

[SmokeALib]

And it will be the Repubs that said no to sick days

They absolutely did. Assholes. The government should have no say at the bargaining table. If they want say in railroad operations, they should just nationalize the railroads.

 

[Blaster]

And it will be the Repubs that said no to sick days

Good.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Good.

What a good little Repub drone you are.

When you get out of high school and get a real job you will find out how important sick days are.

 

[struth]

âJoe Biden blew itâ: rail unions decry plan to impose deal through Congress

Workers could be prevented by congressional decree from striking over paid sick leave and quality-of-life issues

www.theguardian.com

This is a disgraceful action by a US president.Reminiscent of that awful Reagan.
America needs a decent leadership that supports the working man and woman.
If railways are so important then pay them.

Reagan was dealing with Federal employees, who had no right to strike, Xiden is dealing with private employees....that are largely in $$$ issues due to his policies of inflation, and now he is doing this.

Agreed, it's shameful....Xiden and the Demafascist don't care about the working class