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Lawsuit: CTA didn't properly calculate OT wages for second, third shift union workers

By Jonathan Bilyk | Tuesday, Jun 23, 2020 @ 10:36pm

CTA labor deal said night shifts entitled to 10-15% shift differentials, but those differentials weren't caculated into their overtime pay, shorting them wages, a lawsuit says.
Railroad: Unions' suit over medical condition reporting rules for workers should be tossed; Suit endangers safety

By Scott Holland | Friday, Dec 20, 2019 @ 3:44pm

BNSF Railroad has responded to a federal class action from train unions arguing the company’s medical reporting rules violate federal law, saying the union's lawsuit would weaken railroad safety across the country.
Unions allege BNSF Railway employee medical reporting rules violate Americans with Disabilities Act

By Carrie Bradon | Friday, Jul 5, 2019 @ 1:18pm

A group of unions is suing BNSF Railway, alleging its practices for requiring medical documentation violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.