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Potential Amtrak Strike Could Shut Down Penn Station

Submitted by Mike, Jan 8, 2008 08:28

Perhaps if the strikers spend few days or weeks without pay they will be motivated to work harder and improve service. Why should taxpayers/customers reward employees who provide ever decreasing service quality with a pay raise? It makes no sense.


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Andy 

Jan 17, 2008 00:55

thank u andy..very kind words..i am a conductor and i like my job and I treat everyone with respect even... [MORE]

AMTRAK CONDUCTOR 

Jan 17, 2008 23:19

National Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) Board of Directors pockets have been very heavy for eight years while this union and workers... [MORE]

Mary Dozier 

Jan 16, 2008 23:17

amtrak workers are GOOD. have been taking their trains since long before it was called amtrak. if there are problems, they're... [MORE]

clio 

Jan 12, 2008 08:11

The frontline employees (i.e.: Conductors, Customer Service- depends on which state you're in, ushers, etc..) are good ambassadors of the... [MORE]

Former Amtrak Sparky 

Jan 16, 2008 23:12

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Stanley 

Jan 9, 2008 11:59

Perhaps if the strikers spend few days or weeks without pay they will be motivated to work harder and improve...

Mike 

Jan 8, 2008 08:28

Sure there are a few bad apples in every barrel but for the most part we are a very hard... [MORE]

End of the line 

Jan 10, 2008 22:18

From past experience as a former Amtrak employee, I say YES to Fair Wages and Health Benefits, but NAY to... [MORE]

Former Amtrak Sparky 

Jan 11, 2008 00:12

Congrats to you for gettin out from under Amtraks thumb. I chose to stay and along the way maybe I... [MORE]

End of the line 

Jan 11, 2008 19:33

Bailing is not an option when you work for the "POINTLESS ARROW" (Amtrak). The logo says it all. Not all... [MORE]

Former Amtrak Sparky 

Jan 16, 2008 23:06

i just started working for amtrak. yea! we need a raise for what is expected of us. time to give... [MORE]

pierre scott 

Jan 8, 2008 02:54

I rely on Amtrak on a weekly basis to shuttle me between Boston and New York. The buses are cheaper... [MORE]

Ben Jen 

Jan 7, 2008 11:16

amtrak should meet the unions offer and avert this strike,i know people there and they deserve it,they work very hard... [MORE]

christine 

Jan 7, 2008 02:39

Christine, your comments are completely false and show that you do not have the facts. Union members do not work... [MORE]

Jen 

Jan 8, 2008 10:12

Jen, if you wish to believe management has not received raises you are blind to the truth. Christine's words ring true.... [MORE]

End of the line 

Jan 10, 2008 18:12

Some Amtrak union members (IBEW in Particular, NJ & NY) DO get "Sick Time", but it is UNPAID TIME OFF!!... [MORE]

Former Amtrak Sparky 

Jan 11, 2008 00:27

I didn't realize some did and some don't. If I don't use vacation days when I have to take off... [MORE]

End of the line 

Jan 12, 2008 14:52

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