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Rail workers say deal won’t resolve quality-of-life concerns

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When BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work this summer, he had to make a choice: go to the dentist to get a cavity in his molar filled or attend a party for his son's 7th birthday.

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The Independent

Rail workers say deal won't resolve quality-of-life concerns

Most railroad workers weren't surprised that Congress intervened this week to block a railroad strike, but they were disappointed because they say the deals lawmakers imposed didn't do enough to address their quality of life concerns about demanding schedules and the lack of paid sick time

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Rail workers say deal won't resolve quality-of-life concerns

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work this summer, he had to make a choice: go to the dentist to get a cavity in his molar filled or attend a party for his son's 7th birthday.

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Rail workers say deal won’t resolve quality-of-life concerns

1 year ago·United States

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KIFI

Rail workers say deal won't resolve quality-of-life concerns

By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Most railroad workers weren’t surprised that Congress intervened this week to block a railroad strike, but they were disappointed because they say the deals lawmakers imposed didn’t do enough to address their quality of life concerns about demanding schedules and the lack of paid sick time. Railroad workers face difficult tradeoffs that sometimes force them to skip doctor’s appointments or miss …

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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KVIA

Rail workers say deal won't resolve quality-of-life concerns

By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work this summer, he had to make a choice: go to the dentist to get a cavity in his molar filled or attend a party for his son’s 7th birthday. He chose his son. “Ultimately I decided to take the day off for my kid’s birthday party,” Schaaf said. “Then when I am finally able to get into the dentist four, five, six months late…

1 year ago·Panama City, United States

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