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? MUST READ: Uncovering Hidden Truths in America's Freight Railroads
ProPublica’s latest investigation reveals startling practices within the nation's freight railroads. Beyond the veil of safety-first claims, lies a reality that contradicts their public image.
What Was Uncovered:
- A pervasive culture where injured workers are blamed for their mishaps
- Disturbing lengths supervisors go to in order to conceal workplace injuries
- Eye-opening accounts from court testimonies and regulatory complaints
? From cases where a worker suffering heat stroke was driven to a job site instead of a hospital, to incidents of employees being paid to keep their injuries secret, the depth of the issue is alarming.
This isn't just a series of isolated events; it's a reflection of a deeply ingrained problem affecting the lives of thousands of rail workers.
? It's time to shine a light on these practices. We stand in solidarity with those who've been wronged and advocate for fundamental changes in the railroad industry.
Discover the full extent of this issue in this comprehensive report:
Railroad officials have lied, spied and bribed to keep workers’ injuries off the books. “Don’t put your job on the line for another employee.”
More...
ProPublica’s latest investigation reveals startling practices within the nation's freight railroads. Beyond the veil of safety-first claims, lies a reality that contradicts their public image.
What Was Uncovered:
- A pervasive culture where injured workers are blamed for their mishaps
- Disturbing lengths supervisors go to in order to conceal workplace injuries
- Eye-opening accounts from court testimonies and regulatory complaints
? From cases where a worker suffering heat stroke was driven to a job site instead of a hospital, to incidents of employees being paid to keep their injuries secret, the depth of the issue is alarming.
This isn't just a series of isolated events; it's a reflection of a deeply ingrained problem affecting the lives of thousands of rail workers.
? It's time to shine a light on these practices. We stand in solidarity with those who've been wronged and advocate for fundamental changes in the railroad industry.
Discover the full extent of this issue in this comprehensive report:
Railroad officials have lied, spied and bribed to keep workers’ injuries off the books. “Don’t put your job on the line for another employee.”
More...