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Former SMART-TD top official floats idea of forcing through sellout rail contract even if workers reject

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A former top railroad union official has floated the idea of union bureaucrats forcing through a sellout contract even if workers vote it down, either by unilaterally declaring it passed or having it enforced by the government by sending it to binding arbitration.

Former SMART-TD top official floats idea of forcing through sellout rail contract even if workers reject

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Might Union Chiefs Override Member Vote?

Notwithstanding the Biden Administration basking in the political sunlight of tentative agreements being reached, the threat of an economy-jolting nationwide rail shutdown remains—and will be pinned on Biden and Democrats if it occurs prior to mid-term elections in November. Hence, there’s chatter as to whether rail labor leaders, very much invested in Democratic success in mid-term elections, might override a membership rejection of the tentative agreement or, alternatively, seek binding arbitration so as to avoid a work stoppage damaging to Democratic candidates.

While Fighting Workers, Railroads Made Over $10 Billion in Stock Buybacks

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“Our research shows just how far railroad executives will go to funnel record profits to their shareholders—even if that means stagnant wages, inhumane attendance policies, and throwing our supply chain into further turmoil,” said one Groundwork Collaborative analyst.

While Fighting Workers, Railroads Made Over $10 Billion in Stock Buybacks

H/T: Unorthodox Truth

Railway Workers Fight Shows Need for Paid Sick and Family Leave + More Updates

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“It staggers the imagination that in September 2022 the workers who keep the trains running did not have even one sick day to care for themselves.”

Railway Workers Fight Shows Need for Paid Sick and Family Leave, Says Economist

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“30 Years in the Making”: U.S. Rail Strike Averted by Tentative Deal as Workers Decry Grueling Conditions

Live updates: Railroad workers livid over deal brokered by Biden and unions to prevent strike

Surging cost of living in US drives class tensions to the breaking point

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The latest inflation data published Tuesday shows that the working class confronts months of immense hardships as wages lose their value in the face of rising living costs. The ruling class’s attempt to make the working class pay for the crisis of capitalism is driving workers into struggle across the world, including in the United States, where teachers, nurses, and possibly railroad workers are launching powerful strikes.

Surging cost of living in US drives class tensions to the breaking point

Horrific death at Caterpillar Mapleton foundry evokes outpouring of shock and anger among workers

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Caterpillar workers: We want to hear from you. Fill out the form at the end of this report to share your experience with any workplace or safety issues at your facility. All comments will be kept anonymous.

Workers have responded with an outpouring of sympathy, horror and growing indignation to the horrific workplace death last week of Steven Dierkes at Caterpillar’s Mapleton foundry in central Illinois. On June 2, Steven, 39, was working near a crucible with molten metal when he fell in, instantly killing him, the Peoria County coroner reported.

Horrific death at Caterpillar Mapleton foundry evokes outpouring of shock and anger among workers

H/T: xenagoguevicene

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Caterpillar worker falls into molten iron crucible and dies at Mapleton, Illinois foundry