After sustained pressure from organized workers and their allies, freight rail giant CSX Transportation agreed Tuesday to provide 5,000 employees in two unions with four days of paid sick leave each year—an industry-first move progressive said should serve as an example for other companies to follow. The agreement reached between …
Read More »As Strike Looms, Sanders Blocks GOP Bill to Force Rail Workers Into Deal With No Sick Days
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday afternoon stood up against Republicans’ attempt to force 115,000 railroad workers to accept a contract recommended by a presidential board last month, saying the GOP wants to hinder the workers’ fight “for sick leave and better working conditions.” Before taking to the Senate floor, …
Read More »TSA Ramps Up Mask Mandate, Violators Face $250 Fine, Repeat Offenders Up To $1,500
The Transportation Security Administration is cracking down on people who refuse to obey mask requirements. TSA will fine violators a $250 fine for not wearing a mask, and the penalty goes up for repeat offenders. “Based on substantial aggravating or mitigating factors, TSA may seek a sanction amount that falls …
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