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Norfolk Southern Agrees to Paid Sick Leave for 3,000 Workers Amid Ohio Crisis
The company is the third Class 1 railroad to agree to provide paid sick leave to some of its workers in the past month.
Calls Grow for Public Ownership of Rail System Following Ohio Train Derailment
Railroad Workers United, which brings together members from 12 rail unions, has led the call for nationalization.
Norfolk Southern Skips Public Meeting on Toxic Train Derailment in Ohio
Many say they distrust officials, who told residents the air and water were safe last Wednesday.
As Train Derailments Pile Up, Some Railroad Workers Finally Win Paid Sick Leave
Rail unions unanimously approved a resolution to fight together for paid sick leave for all rail workers.
Ohio Residents Fear Returning Home in Toxic Aftermath of Train Crash
Some expressed concern that local officials are suppressing information about the health consequences of the crash.
Fossil Fuel Firms Spent Millions in Bid to Defeat Democrats in the Midterms
The industry gave Republican super PACs at least $32 million to fight Democrats such as Ohio's Tim Ryan.
Extreme Gerrymandering Has Turned Ohio From a Swing State to a GOP Stronghold
Though Ohio is fairly evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, the GOP boasts supermajorities in the legislature.
Fall of “Roe” Caused Unemployment for Some Clinic Workers, Overwork for Others
Abortion clinic workers say they are facing a multifaceted labor crisis precipitated by the abortion access crisis.
JD Vance Caught on Video Saying Violent Marriages Shouldn’t End Too Quickly
The Ohio Republican's words contradict numerous studies on children and divorce.
Trump’s Influence Was on Display in Ohio Primaries as JD Vance Cleaned Up
While Vance's ring kissing paid off, his modest numbers are hardly indicative of an unstoppable tidal wave of support.