Railroads back plan calling for 24% raises but workers wary
The major freight railroads signaled theyโre ready to negotiate a new deal based on a presidential report that calls for 24% raises, but the 12 unions involved in the stalled talks covering 115,000 workers still havenโt commented on the recommendations.
Plan to end railroad contract dispute calls for 24% raises
The special board appointed by President Joe Biden to intervene in stalled railroad contract talks has suggested that 115,000 rail workers should get 24% raises and thousands of dollars in bonuses as part of a new agreement to avert a strike.