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Washington Metro workers are refusing to work Friday through Sunday

By Anna Giaritelli
Published April 25, 2017 9:47pm ET
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Washington Metro workers are refusing to work Friday through Sunday
Employees are prohibited from striking, but not collectively coming down with an illness. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) | J. David Ake

Washington Metro system workers are planning to take sick days Friday, Saturday and Sunday to grab the attention of General Manager Paul Wiedefeld as negotiations between union members and management continue with no end in sight.

Contracts for ATU Local 689 prohibit Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority rail employees from striking, prompting them to “sick out” for three days.

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