Category: railway workers

Rail Strike Timeline Comes Into Focus as Deadline Looms

The timeline for the potential rail line strike across America has now become clearer with four major unions deciding not to strike until next month. In September, a tentative deal between freight rail companies and unions was brokered by the White House. At the time, President Biden had called it an “important win” for the…


Biden Administration Prepares for Potential Nationwide Railroad Shutdown

The administration of President Joe Biden has been preparing a contingency plan to ensure deliveries of critical goods by keeping other transportation lines functional should thousands of union rail workers go on strike following stalled labor negotiations, according to a White House official. “We are working with other modes of transportation, including shippers, truckers, and…