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 […]
Railroads and Unions Back to Negotiations
The potential for a rail strike is once again a possibility starting November 14th as members from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division (BMWED) have rejected new labor contracts. These are the same labor contracts that have been in revision since January of 2020. This recent rejection sends both unions and railroads back […]
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 […]
