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'''Open Letter from RWU to the President''' was released circa November 2022.
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'''Open Letter from RWU to the President''' was released circa November 2022.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250421221300/https://world-outlook.com/2022/12/01/railroad-workers-united-open-letter-to-congress-and-the-president/ Railroad Workers United Open Letter to Congress and the President (accessed April 21, 2025)]</ref>,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250421221258/https://tempestmag.org/2022/11/railroad-workers-united-open-letter-to-congress-and-the-president/ Railroad Workers United open letter to Congress and the President (accessed April 21, 2025)]</ref>
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The "Open Letter from [[Railroad Workers United]] to the President," issued in November 2022, outlined several key demands in response to President [[Joe Biden]]’s proposal to impose a tentative rail contract rejected by four of twelve railroad unions. It called for the withdrawal of this proposal, arguing it undermined workers’ democratic decision to reject the contract. The letter also demanded respect for workers’ right to strike, emphasizing their opposition to government intervention. Additionally, it sought 15 paid sick days and improved working conditions, addressing issues like harsh attendance policies and workforce cuts driven by [[Precision Scheduled Railroading]]. Finally, it advocated for the nationalization of railroads to resolve supply chain disruptions and prioritize public interest over corporate profits.
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===Signatories===
 
===Signatories===

Revision as of 22:22, 21 April 2025

Open Letter from RWU to the President was released circa November 2022.[1],[2]

The "Open Letter from Railroad Workers United to the President," issued in November 2022, outlined several key demands in response to President Joe Biden’s proposal to impose a tentative rail contract rejected by four of twelve railroad unions. It called for the withdrawal of this proposal, arguing it undermined workers’ democratic decision to reject the contract. The letter also demanded respect for workers’ right to strike, emphasizing their opposition to government intervention. Additionally, it sought 15 paid sick days and improved working conditions, addressing issues like harsh attendance policies and workforce cuts driven by Precision Scheduled Railroading. Finally, it advocated for the nationalization of railroads to resolve supply chain disruptions and prioritize public interest over corporate profits.

Signatories

References

  1. ↑ Railroad Workers United Open Letter to Congress and the President (accessed April 21, 2025)
  2. ↑ Railroad Workers United open letter to Congress and the President (accessed April 21, 2025)
  3. ↑ [1]
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