Topic: Bernie Sanders

Paid sick leave for rail workers in the US: where do we stand?

US weekly updateNegotiations between trade unions and some of the Class I railway companies in the United States significantly accelerated and brought some results over the last month. Five of the seven Class I companies have found...Read more

24-03-2023|Comment|author: Marco Raimondi

Will Bernie Sanders convince US rail companies to pay sick leave?

US Senator Bernie Sanders is still trying to provide rail workers in the country with at least seven days of paid sick leave. During a press conference held on 9 February, Sanders said he sent...Read more

13-02-2023|Comment|author: Marco Raimondi

US Congress blocked nationwide rail strike

The US Senate approved the bill that would block the national strike that has been threatening the country over the last few months on Thursday 1 December. Moreover, they rejected the amendment that would include...Read more

02-12-2022|Comment|author: Marco Raimondi

US: House of Representatives wants to force a deal on the rail industry

A massive rail strike in the United States is around the corner and politicians in the country cannot seem to find an agreement that would satisfy all parties involved. Workers and unions are asking for...Read more

01-12-2022|1 comment|author: Marco Raimondi