If you follow my blog or social media pages, you know that I have been screaming about inhumane railroad attendance policies and working conditions since last January. BNSF implemented Hi Viz in February 2022, enraging workers and their families. Other Class 1 Railroads have their own versions of the similar terrible attendance policies. I've also… Continue reading The Old Head’s Wife
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RAILROAD LABOR MASS RESIGNATION
Open letter to every U. S. Lawmaker, The President and Vice President. The Department of Transportation, The Federal Railroad Administration, The Surface Transportation Board, The Department of Labor, and anyone who has the ability to DO SOMETHING! I am writing to ask you to support railroad labor. These workers are specialized, essential, and the lifeblood… Continue reading RAILROAD LABOR MASS RESIGNATION
Come Together Right Now
It is an honor to be surrounded by the best! I was asked to write for the Moving America Podcast and my first article was published this morning! The podcast gives firsthand insights about life on the railroad and I was able to share about being a spouse. If you haven't had an opportunity to… Continue reading Come Together Right Now
Why I Root for the Working Class
Why I root for the working class: These photos were taken in 1978 at the Furniture Builders Union meeting. My dad is on the right in the first photo. Furniture Builders Union Officers 1978 The last time he walked was into an investigation where an employee was terminated wrongfully and my dad represented him. After… Continue reading Why I Root for the Working Class
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