As tens of thousands of railway workers across the country could strike as soon as Friday, impacts of possible labor interruptions have already begun across Puget Sound. FOX13
The Washington State Department of Transportation is warning those who commute by train that there could be cancellations for Amtrak Cascades services starting Friday, Sept. 16 due to a possible workers' strike.had canceled the train he planned to take to Chicago
"I’m not the only one. There are thousands of people going through what I'm going through right now," he said. The emergency board appointed by President Biden suggested terms for companies and labor unions a month ago. While pay rises were suggested for many employees to pass 20%, changes in healthcare benefits and inflation chips away at the double-digit offer.penalizes workers for seeking sick leave
While some freight operators said they would agree to the proposals, the board’s report says carriers and labor unions fundamentally disagree about widespread frustration and dissatisfaction among workers about their jobs’ demands, scheduling and an inability to take time off.