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Railroaded
Now derailed, the possible strike by 12 rail unions representing 125,000 workers would have been historic.
National
Biden: Congress should impose rail contract
To win paid sick days, union rail workers are ready for a nationwide strike. But Biden wants Congress to force them to accept a contract they rejected.
Collective bargaining
Railroads: nationwide contract, or nationwide strike
It’s the end of the line for railway union negotiations covering all 12 freight rail labor unions and 115,000 workers.
