The House passed a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement reached in September that failed to gain the support of all 12 unions involved. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
If an agreement can’t be reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions have threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
Congress is moving swiftly to prevent a looming U.S. rail workers strike that would surely be a devastating blow to the nation’s economy if the transportation of fuel, food and other critical goods were disrupted.
The House voted on Wednesday to codify the deal that the Biden administration struck between labor unions and railroad companies and passed an additional provision of seven paid sick days.
The House cleared an effort that would force unions to accept the tentative agreement between railroad managers and their workers, and make a potential imminent strike illegal.
The House is voting today on a bill that would force unions to accept the tentative agreement between railroad companies and their workers, and make a potential imminent strike illegal.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. economy would face a severe economic shock if senators don't pass legislation this week to avert a freight rail worker strike.
The Senate passed a bill to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement. Critics say the contract lacks sufficient levels of paid leave for rail workers. The measure now goes to President Biden's desk.
The Senate passed legislation Thursday to impose a labor agreement between railroad unions and companies brokered by the Biden administration, preventing a strike by workers that would have halted shipment of up to 40% of the nation’s goods just weeks before the holidays.
The Senate Thursday appears set to vote on a bill to avert a rail strike, which would have severe consequences for the U.S. economy just before Christmas if lawmakers do not act.
Moving with uncommon speed, senators agreed to take up a House-passed bill that would impose a tentative agreement between rail companies and workers, which would send it to President Biden.
Legislation to avert a freight rail strike in the United States is headed to President Joe Biden's desk. A bill to avoid the strike won final approval Thursday, clearing the
Members of the House passed legislation aimed at preventing a railroad strike, which could have devastating economic consequences. But the effort faces hurdles.
Legislation to avert a freight rail strike in the United States is headed to President Joe Biden's desk. A bill to avoid the strike won final approval Thursday, clearing the Senate in a bipartisan vote.
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