A letter to Gov. DeWine from the union says that employees continue to experience migraines and nausea after being willingly exposed to the chemicals at the direction of Norfolk Southern.
The union is demanding action and immediate answers regarding the derailment and safety protocols in place.
Jonathan Long, the general chairman of the American Rail System Federation, sent a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine pleading with him to do something before an even bigger tragedy occurs. The letter states that Norfolk Southern instructed 40 of its maintenance employees to come to the site and begin cleaning up the wreckage. It also says that employees continue to experience migraines and nausea after being willingly exposed to the chemicals at the direction of Norfolk Southern. Long also wrote in his letter that workers cleaning up in East Palestine were not provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment such as respirators, eye protection or protective clothing.
Congress is expected to hear testimony from the CEO of Norfolk Southern Railroad next week over the derailment and the company's involvement in recovery efforts.RELATED: Ohio senators ready rail safety bill after fiery crash
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