Apr 1, 2023 | Chapter Updates, Electoral, Labor
Thank you to everyone who participated in the discussion and voting process for the three policy resolutions presented at the March General Meeting. All three resolutions passed; see below for the full results and next steps for all three resolutions. As a reminder,...
Dec 1, 2022 | Chapter Updates, Electoral, Labor, PEWG blog
The rail freight carriers that employ approximately 125,000 unionized employees have spent years prioritizing shareholders and executives, making record profits for the railroad industry. At the same time, the carriers have downsized the rail workforce by furloughing...
Dec 1, 2022 | Endorsements, Labor
For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences. Rail workers’ pay has stagnated despite increasing workloads, long hours, and a lack of paid sick time. The Biden administration is...
