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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNo Strike
the resolution passed without the 7 sick days included.
80 yeas
15 nays
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No Strike (Original Post)
Beachnutt
Dec 2022
OP
There were two bills; one on adding paid sick days, the other ramming this contract down the rank-
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2022
#5
This is the deal he brokered and took a victory lap on. He's not going to veto it.
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2022
#10
True Blue American
(18,579 posts)1. Now goes to President!
David__77
(24,508 posts)2. Strike broken.
SoCalDavidS
(10,599 posts)3. Doesn't House Have To Re-Vote Since The Bill Changed? nt
WhiskeyGrinder
(26,394 posts)5. There were two bills; one on adding paid sick days, the other ramming this contract down the rank-
and-file's throats.
honest.abe
(9,238 posts)6. I dont think so since the bill was in two parts.
They passed the main bill unchanged... I believe.
Duncanpup
(15,612 posts)4. Is this the railroad contract
If so its ignorant the members should reject contract.
WhiskeyGrinder
(26,394 posts)7. Some of them did. That's what got us here.
onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)8. I agree. Who do they think they are passing a law to make
Them work when they are sick. No wonder they cant keep workers.
Kennah
(14,555 posts)11. 8 of the 12 Unions approved the TA. 4 rejected it.
honest.abe
(9,238 posts)9. Joe could still veto it.
I dont think he will but he could.
WhiskeyGrinder
(26,394 posts)10. This is the deal he brokered and took a victory lap on. He's not going to veto it.
honest.abe
(9,238 posts)12. I didnt realize this was the exact bill he wanted.
Thanks.
MichMan
(16,663 posts)13. Rail unions could still strike and ignore congress.