Forgive me if this has been discussed already.
A good friend traveled on a long-distance train for the holidays. He's on his way home now and told me he tipped his car attendants $100 (one in each direction), as he feels bad they're working without pay during the government shutdown. He also tipped $20 at each meal.
Is it true that Amtrak employees are working for "free" right now? I've heard of furloughs, but not being forced to work without pay. I would assume that's illegal under various OSHA/Union contracts.
Is anyone willing to chime in? Please feel free to PM me if you want to maintain privacy. I promise this is just pure curiosity. I'm not a journalist or lawyer.
A good friend traveled on a long-distance train for the holidays. He's on his way home now and told me he tipped his car attendants $100 (one in each direction), as he feels bad they're working without pay during the government shutdown. He also tipped $20 at each meal.
Is it true that Amtrak employees are working for "free" right now? I've heard of furloughs, but not being forced to work without pay. I would assume that's illegal under various OSHA/Union contracts.
Is anyone willing to chime in? Please feel free to PM me if you want to maintain privacy. I promise this is just pure curiosity. I'm not a journalist or lawyer.
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