I'm writing to bring attention to the need for reinstating the switchmen extraboard in Connellsville, PA. This issue is deeply personal to me and many others who work in the railroad industry and understand the importance of balanced work schedules and job assignments.

In our community, individuals like Brady Cole are caught in a cycle of excessively long working hours without the necessary breaks that allow them to balance their professional duties with personal life. The reimplementation of the switchmen extraboard would allow workers like Brady to enjoy much-needed rest by providing them the opportunity to only work one day a week. This would give them the freedom to pursue personal activities such as fishing and enjoy time with family and friends, contributing positively to their quality of life and mental health.

Statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) show that extended working hours without adequate rest increases the risk of workplace accidents. By reinstating the extraboard, we not only enhance the personal well-being of our switchmen, but also improve overall safety standards across our rail yards.

Moreover, having an extraboard would make our scheduling more flexible and efficient, addressing workforce management challenges and allowing for a more responsive approach to unforeseen circumstances or increased workloads.

Our town has always prided itself on supporting the workers who keep our community and its industries running. Bringing back the switchmen extraboard is a necessary step towards ensuring fair work conditions, promoting worker well-being, and maintaining safety standards.

I urge you to sign this petition to call for the reinstatement of the switchmen extraboard in Connellsville, PA. Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of many local workers. Please join us in advocating for better working conditions.