A railroad strike is brewing. It may not happen. But details have to be worked out by September 16th or a significant group of railroad workers in America are going to grind the country to a halt. Railroad workers are generally well paid, but they have a terrible quality of life. Their strike is about that. I know a guy and have had others who work for a major railroad tell me they get a fixed number of days per year with zero flexibility for vacation, sick time, bereavement, etc. That time can, even after a decade of work, be less than twenty days. Additionally, many of them do not get overtime pay because of how they are classified. They work to get the job done even if the day stretches into the night. They have to be on call through a week, even if they finally get a day off. Between the limited amount of time to have family time, juggling personal illness and sick kids, and long hours, they’re ready to strike for better work conditions.
I know not every union is happy with the Democrats. In Illinois there are several who are actively supporting Republicans due to the policies undermining the work environment. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Let’s give this another two weeks and see where we are.
Aw, c'mon Erick. You really believe the DOJ (or whoever) is seeking to determine if there really was a plot to stop the counting and take over the government? I know you're too intelligent to take that seriously, so I'll assume you are just trying to placate your liberal readers who then won't classify you as a right-wing whacko. But, jeez, why give this foxhunt any credibility at all? We all know they are searching for something – anything – to pin on the Donald. Don't fall for their fake sincerity!
First, the railroad should have the teachers union run their negotiations for them.
Second, the left has nothing else to run on except Jan.6. They are a party of whiners and hypocrites.
And third, now here comes the conspiracy theory. I believe the democrats, the capitol police, and the FBI had a huge hand in Jan. 6. Yes, it should never have happened and some need to be held accountable, but will we ever know the whole truth. Should I expect a bang on my door in the middle of the night.
The October Surprise: Strike? Indictments?
I know not every union is happy with the Democrats. In Illinois there are several who are actively supporting Republicans due to the policies undermining the work environment. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Let’s give this another two weeks and see where we are.
Aw, c'mon Erick. You really believe the DOJ (or whoever) is seeking to determine if there really was a plot to stop the counting and take over the government? I know you're too intelligent to take that seriously, so I'll assume you are just trying to placate your liberal readers who then won't classify you as a right-wing whacko. But, jeez, why give this foxhunt any credibility at all? We all know they are searching for something – anything – to pin on the Donald. Don't fall for their fake sincerity!
The Dems will make sure the unions work out something - with a wink and a grin, no doubt.
First, the railroad should have the teachers union run their negotiations for them.
Second, the left has nothing else to run on except Jan.6. They are a party of whiners and hypocrites.
And third, now here comes the conspiracy theory. I believe the democrats, the capitol police, and the FBI had a huge hand in Jan. 6. Yes, it should never have happened and some need to be held accountable, but will we ever know the whole truth. Should I expect a bang on my door in the middle of the night.