Some rail investors are calling for companies to adopt a proposal to give workers paid sick leave.
Currently, rail workers technically have no paid sick leave, a key demand in their contract negotiations.
Now, some railroad shareholders want reasonable paid sick leave to be included as a benefit.
"Getting workers paid sick leave cuts down on disease spread dramatically, leading to fewer absences.
Now, additional paid sick leave could be put to a vote, if the shareholders pushing rail companies to consider it get their way.