Texas has more rail employees than any other state, more miles of railroad and more rail shipments end their journey in Texas than anywhere else in the nation, ...
Texas has more rail employees than any other state, more miles of railroad and more rail shipments end their journey in Texas than anywhere else in the nation, according to the Association of American Railroads.1:46 PM on Oct 10, 2022 CDT
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with freight railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table. About 56% of the track maintenance workers represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division union who voted opposed the five-year contract even though it included 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses. Union President Tony Cardwell said the railroads didn’t do enough to address worker concerns about the lack of paid time off — particularly sick time — and demanding working conditions after the major railroads eliminated nearly one-third of their jobs over the past six years.
“Railroaders are discouraged and upset with working conditions and compensation and hold their employer in low regard. Railroaders do not feel valued,” Cardwell said in a statement. “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.”
The railroads didn’t immediately comment on the rejected contract. Texas has more rail employees than any other state, more miles of railroad and more rail shipments end their journey in Texas than anywhere else in the nation, according to the Association of American Railroads. More than
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