Railroads' workplace attendance policies at the heart of labor dispute : NPR

Freight rail workers had threatened to strike Friday. The unions were unhappy about a policy that penalizes workers who take unscheduled time off, including for medical needs.

The Worst and Most Egregious Attendance Policy' Is Pushing Railroad Workers to the Brink

BNSF workers say harsh new policy forces them to work sick, exhausted

Rail unions never stopped fighting for paid sick days. Persistence is paying off : NPR

Let's Take Up the Railroad Workers' Fight for Paid Sick Leave. We All Need It.

Rail workers warn of exodus after Congress forces through deal

Protect railroad workers against retaliation for taking sick time

Railroad workers aren't the only Americans without paid sick leave

How an attendance policy brought the U.S. to the brink of a nationwide rail strike

Rail strike: House approves tentative labor deal, sends to Senate

How We Get Around

Fort Madison rally protests BNSF attendance policy

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