Bill Passed to Avert Devastating Strike
Economists unanimously agree that a rail strike could paralyze the nation’s economy, especially ahead of one of the busiest times of year for supply chains: Holiday season. While rail negotiations have continued to stall, the U.S. Congress has voted to pass legislation to effectively block a strike set for early December 2022. The bill gives […]
Crisis Averted: Class I Railroads Will Not Strike
The railroad strike has been narrowly averted after a 20-hour negotiation meeting between unions and rail management. The two parties were able to reach a tentative deal early on Thursday, September 15th, with involvement from the United States President, Joe Biden. Railroad workers are governed by different labor laws compared to most workers, one that […]