How the White House Blocked a Rail Strike
Dec 05, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
Major freight railroads and unions have been locked in a labor dispute for years. But last Friday, President Biden signed a bill passed by Congress forcing a deal onto both parties. We talk to WSJ’s Esther Fung about why a rail strike would have been devastating, and a railroad signalman lays out what the deal means for him.
Further Reading:
-A Potential Rail Strike Looms. Here’s What to Know.
-Biden Signs Legislation Preventing Railroad Strike
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