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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