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‘Biden Had to Put the Country First’

Head of the nation’s largest rail union says the system, not the president, is stacked against workers.

Capital & Main · Jan 5, 2023

Rail workers win key concessions in deal to prevent strike

Railroad workers secured a deal that will deliver 24% raises and $5,000 bonuses over five years, but it will also address some of their concerns about strict attendance rules and time off

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Thomas Black: Congress won’t let a rail dispute cripple the US

The U.S. transportation system is already starting to feel the effects of a potential rail strike, but any pain will be short-lived no matter how far apart the sides are at a Friday deadline because Congress will not allow supply chains to seize up again.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022