Cuts in Overtime Pay Possible for Metro-North Track Workers

Metro-North track workers could see their hours cut if federal railroad safety officials have their way.

An article in the Journal News said the government is considering a change that could limit the number of hours workers can spend fixing tracks.

What would be different is a worker’s ability to work around the clock.

The Journal News said this follows its investigation that found track workers who had doubled or tripled their yearly pay.

At the same time, the Federal Railroad Administration is also looking into the impact that worker fatigue has in causing railroad accidents, the Journal News said.

Union officials are concerned how the change in hours of service rules would affect getting the trains back up and running during a major snowstorm.

For the complete article, including a video discussion of track worker overtime, visit the Journal News here.