CSX has once again made the headlines for another controversial decision. Action News Jax obtained an internal document stating as of Tuesday CSX will not be paying for its employees’ safety boots or high-visibility clothing any longer.
CSX employees feel they are working in increasingly unsafe conditions and the moral is low. Alisa Wilkes, an attorney representing CSX employees, said “It’s hard to get up and go to work in the morning when you know that it’s another dime out of your pocket that you’re going to have to spend.”
A spokesperson for the railroad released a statement pointing out that CSX will continue to supply hard hats, safety vests, and eye protection for employees. The statement went on to say that the change was being made to underscore the importance of shared responsibility between CSX and its employees.
