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Rail Workers Warn Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Would 'Simply Line the Pockets of Wall Street'

#RailroadWorkersUnited expressed opposition to any further consolidation of the U.S. rail system—unless it was brought under public ownership.

from #CommonDreams
Jake Johnson
Aug 11, 2025

RWU "opposes this UP-NS merger as well as any and all takeovers, mergers, or other combinations of the remaining Class One railroads under the current system of private ownership," the resolution states.

"The only further consolidation of the continent's rail system that #RWU would support is one that is publicly owned—how most nations' #rail infrastructure is owned and operated today—and where the railroad #workers are included in all aspects of managing #railroad operations," the document concludes.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/railroad-workers-united-union-pacific

#WorkersRights #Unions #Labor #LaborMovement #LaborUnions #USA #US #USPolitics #sindicatos
#politics

https://www.railroadworkersunited.org/

#Railworkers #Union #RankandFile #RWU

The decline of major #US freight railroads is a result of capitalist ownership and the adoption of cost-cutting measures.

Wall Street's focus on short-term gains undermines the viability of the railway system. The negative impact includes service delays, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and safety concerns.

Public ownership, advocated by groups like #Railroad Workers United #RWU, is positioned as a solution within the broader context of the Green New Deal.

https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/socialize-the-railways/

RWU Announces Defense Campaign For Fired Rail Worker

Railroad Workers United (RWU) is initiating a public defense campaign for the unjustly dismissed locomotive engineer, Michael “Paul” Lindsey II.

https://popularresistance.org/rwu-announces-defense-campaign-for-fired-rail-worker/
#USnews #RWU #union #labor #WorkersRights #Railroad #RailroadWorkers

On this Socialist Sunday, let’s connect and support all of these great strikes happening around the world. Headed out to the #DoubleDownStrike now! #WorkersUnited #AFLCIO #UCW #CWA #UAW #RWU #SEIU #StarbucksWorkers #FairUCNow #StrikeToWin #UCURising #NHSStrike #WorkersRights #Solidarity #SocialistSunday

On this Socialist Sunday, let’s connect and support all of these great strikes happening around the world. Headed out to the #DoubleDownStrike now! #WorkersUnited #AFLCIO #UCW #CWA #UAW #RWU #SEIU #StarbucksWorkers #FairUCNow #StrikeToWin #UCURising #NHSStrike #WorkersRights #Solidarity #SocialistSunday

On this Socialist Sunday, let’s connect and support all of these great strikes happening around the world. Headed out to the #DoubleDownStrike now! #WorkersUnited #AFLCIO #UCW #CWA #UAW #RWU #SEIU #StarbucksWorkers #FairUCNow #StrikeToWin #UCURising #NHSStrike #WorkersRights #Solidarity #SocialistSunday

On this Socialist Sunday, let’s connect and support all of these great strikes happening around the world. Headed out to the #DoubleDownStrike now! #WorkersUnited #AFLCIO #UCW #CWA #UAW #RWU #SEIU #StarbucksWorkers #FairUCNow #StrikeToWin #UCURising #NHSStrike #WorkersRights #Solidarity #SocialistSunday

On this Socialist Sunday, let’s connect and support all of these great strikes happening around the world. Headed out to the #DoubleDownStrike now! #WorkersUnited #AFLCIO #UCW #CWA #UAW #RWU #SEIU #StarbucksWorkers #FairUCNow #StrikeToWin #UCURising #NHSStrike #WorkersRights #Solidarity #SocialistSunday

@AliceMarshall

I missed Jesus' sermon on #RWU? Which gospel was that?

Rail Unions call for nationwide rallies in support of Railroad Workers! Main rally Tuesday 12/13/22. List includes states all over the US. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Rail-Unions-Call-Solidarity-Rallies-of-Rail-Workers-12-13-22.html?soid=1116509035139&aid=31Xa2GTg6_M #railroading #railroaders #unions #strike #wildcat #rail #RailWorkers #rwu #railroad #RailStrike #DSA #labor #1u #organizers #protest

Rail Unions call for nationwide rallies in support of Railroad Workers! Main rally Tuesday 12/13/22. List includes states all over the US. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Rail-Unions-Call-Solidarity-Rallies-of-Rail-Workers-12-13-22.html?soid=1116509035139&aid=31Xa2GTg6_M #railroading #railroaders #unions #strike #wildcat #rail #RailWorkers #rwu #railroad #RailStrike #DSA #labor #1u #organizers #protest

Rail Unions call for nationwide rallies in support of Railroad Workers! Main rally Tuesday 12/13/22. List includes states all over the US. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Rail-Unions-Call-Solidarity-Rallies-of-Rail-Workers-12-13-22.html?soid=1116509035139&aid=31Xa2GTg6_M #railroading #railroaders #unions #strike #wildcat #rail #RailWorkers #rwu #railroad #RailStrike #DSA #labor #1u #organizers #protest

Rail Unions call for nationwide rallies in support of Railroad Workers! Main rally Tuesday 12/13/22. List includes states all over the US. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Rail-Unions-Call-Solidarity-Rallies-of-Rail-Workers-12-13-22.html?soid=1116509035139&aid=31Xa2GTg6_M #railroading #railroaders #unions #strike #wildcat #rail #RailWorkers #rwu #railroad #RailStrike #DSA #labor #1u #organizers #protest

Rail Unions call for nationwide rallies in support of Railroad Workers! Main rally Tuesday 12/13/22. List includes states all over the US. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Alert--Rail-Unions-Call-Solidarity-Rallies-of-Rail-Workers-12-13-22.html?soid=1116509035139&aid=31Xa2GTg6_M #railroading #railroaders #unions #strike #wildcat #rail #RailWorkers #rwu #railroad #RailStrike #DSA #labor #1u #organizers #protest

tfw you're hoping to run into a rail worker to convince them to wildcat strike. #strike #wildcat #rail #RailWorkers #rwu #railroad #RailStrike #DSA #labor #1u #SocialistSunday #organizers

What Would It Take For Rail Workers To Win #1u #union #railroad #rwu #railwayunions
https://labornotes.org/2022/12/what-would-it-take-rail-workers-win

In other Labor news, Railroad Workers United, the cross-union rank-and-file group, has this statement in favor of nationalization of the railroads:
#union #strike #railroad #RWU

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/505b96a8c4aa40a37a143c49/t/634727bb9a8a3523da77a389/1665607613004/RWU+Resolution+in+Support+of+Public+Ownership+of+the+Rail+Industry+-+FINAL+10-12-22.pdf

"Protestors, holding signs bedecked with messages like “striking is a human right” and “please support sick days for workers” chanted “paid leave now” outside the museum, where Biden was meeting with Prince William as part of William’s three-day visit to Boston."
#1u #railworkers #railroad #biden #prince #railroadworkers #RWU #BostonDSA #bospoli
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/02/business/rail-workers-advocates-protest-biden-visit-jfk-museum/

"Protestors, holding signs bedecked with messages like “striking is a human right” and “please support sick days for workers” chanted “paid leave now” outside the museum, where Biden was meeting with Prince William as part of William’s three-day visit to Boston."
#1u #railworkers #railroad #biden #prince #railroadworkers #RWU #BostonDSA #bospoli
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/02/business/rail-workers-advocates-protest-biden-visit-jfk-museum/

"Protestors, holding signs bedecked with messages like “striking is a human right” and “please support sick days for workers” chanted “paid leave now” outside the museum, where Biden was meeting with Prince William as part of William’s three-day visit to Boston."
#1u #railworkers #railroad #biden #prince #railroadworkers #RWU #BostonDSA #bospoli
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/02/business/rail-workers-advocates-protest-biden-visit-jfk-museum/

"Protestors, holding signs bedecked with messages like “striking is a human right” and “please support sick days for workers” chanted “paid leave now” outside the museum, where Biden was meeting with Prince William as part of William’s three-day visit to Boston."
#1u #railworkers #railroad #biden #prince #railroadworkers #RWU #BostonDSA #bospoli
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/02/business/rail-workers-advocates-protest-biden-visit-jfk-museum/

***UPDATED TIME***
Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 2:15pm on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences.
#bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion  #BostonDSA  https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers​

***UPDATED TIME***
Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 2:15pm on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences.
#bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion  #BostonDSA  https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers​

***UPDATED TIME***
Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 2:15pm on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences.
#bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion  #BostonDSA  https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers​

***UPDATED TIME***
Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 2:15pm on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences.
#bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion  #BostonDSA  https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers​

***UPDATED TIME***
Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 2:15pm on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences.
#bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion  #BostonDSA  https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers​

Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 11:30am on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences. Rail workers' pay has stagnated despite increasing workloads, long hours, and a lack of paid sick time #bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion #BostonDSA https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers

Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 11:30am on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences. Rail workers' pay has stagnated despite increasing workloads, long hours, and a lack of paid sick time #bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion #BostonDSA https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers

Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 11:30am on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences. Rail workers' pay has stagnated despite increasing workloads, long hours, and a lack of paid sick time #bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion #BostonDSA https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers

Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 11:30am on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences. Rail workers' pay has stagnated despite increasing workloads, long hours, and a lack of paid sick time #bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion #BostonDSA https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers

Join railroad workers, DSA, union members, and other supporters at 11:30am on Friday, December 2nd, at the JFK Library to support railroad workers' right to strike!

For years, railroad companies have cut costs to drive up profits for shareholders, leaving workers to bear the consequences. Rail workers' pay has stagnated despite increasing workloads, long hours, and a lack of paid sick time #bospoli #protest #RWU #Solidarity #RailRoad #1u #RailRoadUnion #BostonDSA https://actionnetwork.org/events/picket-biden-support-railroad-workers

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJBMZx6EN5Lc72SUnGbP9GlMFsN0nvczA6RTjpza-dCoSfJw/viewform #rwu #railroadworkersunited #openletter #labor #1u