Railroad workers union says workplace conditions such as long hours and lack of sick days will only lead to more tragedies like the Ohio derailment

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 14:17

Derailed train in Ohio. — Officials continue to conduct operation and inspect the area after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, United States on February 17, 2023. The train derailment happened on Feb. 3 in which 38 cars derailed, including 11 containing hazardous materials, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate for several days.
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Various rail workers unions blame working conditions for the Ohio derailment, per The Guardian.
Staff shortages and no paid sick days will lead to more disasters, union leaders said.
This comes two months after Congress halted a railroad workers strike.

Months after preparing to strike, train workers unions are blaming US railroad companies' labor practices for the disaster in Ohio — and say without change, it's only a matter of time before tragedy strikes again.