Railroads have reduced their staffing by 1/3 while moving the same tonnage. The crews are being required to work more hours and often their days off. Quality of life issues are their primary complaint.
Perhaps some retired RR people would be willing to work part-time at new contract rates and without loss of any pension income.
Some people might have gotten burned out and quit but would be willing to give RR work another try at a part-time basis.
Maybe some managers, if qualified, could fill in for rank & file work.
“Build Back Better”
Quality of life issues are their primary complaint.
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At age 77, it’s mine too.
When leadership says it’s not a delaying tactic, it’s a delaying tactic. November elections.
"And the train conductor says, take a break, Driver 8."