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House Republicans ramp up labor union investigations before midterms

Inquiries come after conservative thinktanks claim unions are using member dues to support Democratic causes

The Guardian - US · Sep 1

Norfolk Southern strikes deal with engineers union for paid sick leave

Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern has reached an agreement with a key union to offer paid sick leave for engineers, signaling the resolution of a lengthy dispute over working conditions for the rail workers.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023

Engineers frustrated with rails even as others get sick time

Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations despite the progress that has been made this year with sick time deals for most of the other rail unions

The Independent UK · May 7, 2023