President Signs Measure to Avert Nationwide Rail Shutdown
White House
President Signs Measure to Avert Nationwide Rail Shutdown
2022-12-02 16:07:03
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden moved quickly Friday morning to sign H.J. Res. 100 into law and thereby avert a nationwide rail shutdown that many have said would have caused a devastating $2 billion-per-day hit to the U.S. economy. The... Read More

House Passes Legislation to Avert Nationwide Rail Strike
Congress
House Passes Legislation to Avert Nationwide Rail Strike
2022-11-30 21:41:32
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Wednesday to avert a nationwide rail strike, the first step in avoiding an economic calamity at the height of the holiday shopping season. The chamber passed the main resolution in a 290-137 vote, sending... Read More

Railroad Unions Reject Labor Contract in a Potential Blow to US Economy
Labor
Railroad Unions Reject Labor Contract in a Potential Blow to US Economy
2022-11-21 22:36:43
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Railroad unions that rejected a proposed labor contract on Monday are threatening the nation’s economy as the Christmas season approaches. The “no” vote by the unions sets the stage for a strike as soon as Dec. 9, unless... Read More

White House Striving to Avert Crisis as Potential Rail Strike Grows Nearer
Labor
White House Striving to Avert Crisis as Potential Rail Strike Grows Nearer
2022-09-14 16:13:15
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — As President Joe Biden continued to press union leaders and rail companies to make a deal and avert a national railroad strike as of 12:01 a.m. on Friday, the White House is working on contingencies to reduce the... Read More

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