From what I understand, they were offered more pay and bonuses but the sticking point was they wanted 7 days paid sick. Does anyone know how much and type of time off they get now? Are they getting a bunch of “personal” days and want more sick days added on top. Do they just want some “no excuse” sick days? I find it hard to believe they aren’t getting any vac/sick time in a union.
While the vast majority of union members have paid sick days, the freight railroad workers do not. Among other demands, they have been threatening to strike in order to get paid sick days that are not in the current contracts.
The railroads say that workers can use personal time if they need a sick day. But the unions argue that with current staffing levels and scheduling rules, it’s difficult for workers to have personal days approved, and they are likely to be penalized or even fired if they call in sick anyway.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/01/success/railroad-workers-sick-days/index.html