{"id":519052,"date":"2022-12-01T01:24:13","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T22:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/these-house-members-broke-from-their-parties-on-rail-strike-legislation\/"},"modified":"2022-12-01T01:24:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T22:24:13","slug":"these-house-members-broke-from-their-parties-on-rail-strike-legislation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/these-house-members-broke-from-their-parties-on-rail-strike-legislation\/","title":{"rendered":"#These House members broke from their parties on rail strike legislation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dcd04c6514\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dcd04c6514\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/these-house-members-broke-from-their-parties-on-rail-strike-legislation\/#These_House_members_broke_from_their_parties_on_rail_strike_legislation\" >These House members broke from their parties on rail strike legislation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_House_members_broke_from_their_parties_on_rail_strike_legislation\"><\/span>These House members broke from their parties on rail strike legislation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>A handful of Democrats and Republicans bucked their parties in votes Wednesday on resolutions to avert a rail strike and provide workers with seven days of paid sick leave.<\/p>\n<p>The first measure, which would institute an agreement to avoid a rail worker walkout next month, passed in a 290-137 vote. It was the same tentative agreement that the two largest rail unions, with the help of the Biden administration, negotiated in September.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr1_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>Eight Democrats crossed party lines and voted against the bill, and 79 Republicans supported it.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic \u201cno\u201d votes included Reps. Judy Chu (Calif.), Mark DeSaulnier (Calif.), Jared Golden (Maine), Donald Norcross (N.J.), Mary Peltola (Alaska), Mark Pocan (Wis.), Rashida Tlaib (Mich.) and Norma Torres (Calif.).<\/p>\n<p>While House Republican leadership did not formally whip votes for the measure, the majority of the conference \u2014\u00a0129 members \u2014\u00a0voted against the bill. Votes in support came from more moderate GOP lawmakers, like Reps. Anthony Gonzalez (Ohio), Chris Jacobs (N.Y.) and Fred Upton (Mich.).<\/p>\n<p>The chamber also passed a separate resolution on Wednesday that would allocate seven days of paid sick leave to rail workers per year, responding to the main qualm many workers had with the tentative agreement. Union leaders requested 15 days of paid sick leave, but the tentative agreement presented them with only one more personal day.<\/p>\n<p>House members <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roved the second resolution in a 221-207 vote, with three Republicans crossing the aisle to vote \u201cyes\u201d with all Democrats present. GOP Reps. Don Bacon (Neb.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) and John Katko (N.Y.) supported the measure.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the Democratic opposition to the first resolution stemmed from the agreement\u2019s lack of paid sick leave. Chu said she could not support the measure unless the resolution allocating seven days of paid sick days were included.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr2_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhile the tentative agreement reached in September includes many increased benefits for these rail workers, it includes only one additional personal day for those working around the clock for our nation\u2019s railroads,\u201d Chu said in a statement. \u201cI challenge anyone who has ever woken up with the flu, or been infected with COVID, or had to stay home to care for a sick child, to argue that paid time off is not essential.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) addresses reporters during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021 to discuss the Women's Health Protection Act prior to the vote.\" class=\"wp-image-1743964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg 980w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=645,363 645w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=512,288 512w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=876,492 876w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=960,540 960w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/chujudy_092421gn3_lead.jpg?resize=50,28 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Rep. Judy Chu. (Greg Nash)<\/p>\n<p>Peltola, who won a special election over the summer and her first full term this month, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/video\/alaska-democrat-announces-opposition-to-biden-rail-strike-proposal-155612741868\">told NBC News in an interview<\/a> on Tuesday, \u201cI just don\u2019t think it\u2019s right or fair to expect workers to go to work sick as a dog without being able to have a few days to recover.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr3_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>Tlaib sounded a similar note.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery worker in America deserves paid sick leave. Rail workers are essential employees and worked hard through a global pandemic without a single paid sick day\u2014this is unconscionable,\u201d she <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tlaib.house.gov\/posts\/tlaib-statement-on-legislation-to-impose-national-rail-contract\">said in a statement on Wednesday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Michigan Democrat also noted that four unions had rejected the tentative agreement included in the first resolution.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr4_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIf the rail industry wants to avert a national rail strike, then they should provide their employees with guaranteed paid sick leave. As for the Democratic party, if we are going to be the party of the working class, we need to stand with workers every time,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Other Democrats who voted \u201cno\u201d were opposed to Congress intervening in the rail union\u2019s contract negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe should be supporting their fight, and I do not believe that Congress should be dictating the results of a union contract negotiations process,\u201d Torres <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/torres.house.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/congresswoman-torres-statement-house-passage-legislation-response\">said in a statement<\/a>, which also pointed out the lack of paid sick days. \u201cI am aware of, and deeply troubled by, the impact that a national rail strike would have, but I cannot in good con<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a> undermine our working men and women who are simply seeking dignity and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1656946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg 980w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=645,363 645w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=512,288 512w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=876,492 876w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=960,540 960w, https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/torresnorma_072518am_lead.jpg?resize=50,28 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Rep. Norma Torres. (Anna Moneymaker)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy position is that the government should not be interfering in union negotiations and contracts,\u201d Pocan told The Hill in a statement. \u201cIt is a very slippery slope. Workers deserve the ability to use everything in their means to get benefits like sick time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Norcross, the co-founder of the Congressional Labor Caucus, pointed to both those issues: a lack of paid sick leave and getting involved with union negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe that this is not the time to remove the collective bargaining rights of America\u2019s rail workers. Negotiations should continue!\u201d Norcross<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere were two bills before us today: one with paid sick leave and one without it. Hardworking railroaders worked all during the pandemic and I believe they are deserving of paid sick leave,\u201d he told The Hill in a statement on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Golden told The Hill that by rushing the bill through the House, \u201cCongress undermines the fundamental bargaining power of workers and unions across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr5_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe right to bargain for fair wages and humane working conditions is a bright red line for me,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>On the second resolution, Bacon said he voted to provide rail workers with seven days of paid sick leave per year \u201cbecause \u2018quality of life\u2019 is just as important as a pay raise.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s fair that rail workers be offered the opportunity to address the health needs of themselves and their families as they arise. The House of Representatives offers sick and vacation time to all of its employees, and I believe our railroad workers deserve the same,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 7:21 p.m. <\/em>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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