But Biden must do more.
Earlier this month, in order to avert a potential rail strike, the U.S. Senate voted to force railway unions to accept a tentative agreement. It was a deal that did not include the desired amount of paid sick leave, offering only one day of leave instead of the seven days rail unions were advocating for. President Joe Biden then signed the bill.
In doing so, Congress and President Biden sided with management and rail executives.
President Biden used his executive authority to settle a dispute, forcing railway workers to work through severe illness and family emergencies, as opposed to supporting pro-worker policies like paid sick leave. Now, we’re calling on him to use that same authority to undo the massive injustice this decision has caused for railway workers and the labor movement writ large.
No American industry should rely on abuse and exploitation to exist.
Sign the petition to President Biden: Extend paid sick leave to railway workers
