'I just don't think it's right or fair to expect workers to go to work sick as a dog without being able to have a few days to recover,' Rep. Mary Peltola said.
to"immediately" adopt the tentative agreement between railroad workers and operators to avoid the work stoppage, set for December 9. His plan was met with scorn from organized labor, as railroad worker unions have denounced the deal for not offering them more sick leave. Rail operators have said workers can use vacation time when they become ill, but some companies require this time to be scheduled months in advance, unions have argued.
Representative Mary Peltola, an Alaska Democrat, speaks to supporters during an election watch party in Anchorage on November 8, 2022. Peltola broke with President Joe Biden after he called on Congress to ratify an agreement between railroad workers and operators to avoid a strike.
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