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mn9driver

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1. The Railway Labor Act guts what little power unions have left.

Reply to DetroitLegalBeagle (Original post)

Thu Jun 16, 2022, 08:14 AM

Jun 2022

It also covers airline workers and has reduced collective bargaining to a cruel joke.

There are no consequences for an employer that bargains in bad faith. Contract negotiations routinely take years and years to settle—all because the RLA essentially removes the ability of workers to strike.

This time will be no different. The unions will not be permitted to strike. The process is a sham.

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Possible railroad strike in about 90 days- President Biden will have to step in [View all] DetroitLegalBeagle Jun 2022 OP

The Railway Labor Act guts what little power unions have left. mn9driver Jun 2022 #1

I don't think the president should get involved jimfields33 Jun 2022 #3

Arrest the chairmen of the board, like they did in the 30's. Bluethroughu Jun 2022 #2

Absolutely! Seeking Serenity Jun 2022 #4