OMAHA, Neb.—A second railroad union rejected its deal with the major U.S. freight railroads on Wednesday, adding to concerns about the possibility of a strike next month that could cripple the economy. The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen said nearly 61 percent of the workers who voted opposed the five-year contract even though it included 24…
School Bus Strikes, Kills Man on Scooter in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif.—A school bus carrying students struck and killed a San Jose State University freshman football player as he rode a scooter near campus on Friday, university officials said. The San Jose Unified School District bus had the green light when 18-year-old Camdan McWright entered the crosswalk directly in the vehicle’s path, the California…
United Airlines Flight Returns to Chicago After Bird Strike
CHICAGO—A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Miami had to return Friday to Chicago O’Hare International Airport when the aircraft struck a bird shortly after takeoff, the airline said. United Airlines said in a statement that Flight 1930 returned safely to Chicago O’Hare International Airport “after experiencing a bird strike shortly after take-off.” No one…
Railway Workers Reject Latest Contract Offer, Increasing Fears of Strike Ahead of Holiday Season
A rail workers union rejected a contract deal brokered by President Joe Biden citing stringent management rules on taking time off for emergencies, raising fears of an imminent strike that could cripple already-disrupted supply chains. “Railroaders are discouraged and upset with working conditions and compensation and hold their employer in low regard,” said Tony Cardwell,…
At Least 30 Civilians Killed in Russian Strike on Convoy, Ukraine Says
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine—At least 30 civilians were killed and almost 100 wounded in what Kyiv said was a cynical Russian missile strike on a convoy of civilian cars in southern Ukraine on Friday. The convoy had been assembling at a car market on the edge of the city of Zaporizhzhia, preparing to leave Ukrainian territory controlled…
Space Telescopes Capture Asteroid Slam With Striking Clarity
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—The world now has stunning new photos of this week’s asteroid strike, the first planetary defense test of its kind. NASA on Thursday released pictures of the dramatic event taken by the Hubble and Webb space telescopes. A few hours later, SpaceX joined NASA in announcing that they’re studying the feasibility of sending…
Rail Strike Threat Rebounds as Some Unions Reject Deal in Ratification Talks
The threat of a U.S. freight rail strike remains possible, as some rail unions have yet to ratify last week’s tentative deal reached by their leadership, with some local members already rejecting the terms. If just one of the unions decides to reject the brokered deal, the agreement would collapse and strikes may begin. The…
LIVE NOW: Illegal Immigrants Arrive Outside Kamala Harris’ Home; Tentative Deal Made to Avoid Rail Strike: NTD News Today
The White House announces a tentative deal to avert a rail strike, and shipping chaos. President Biden receiving support from an unexpected corner. First buses, now planes. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent dozens of illegal immigrants to Martha’s vineyard. A Massachusetts state lawmaker responds. President Biden announces an ambitious funding plan for electric vehicle charging stations….
Major U.S. Railroads and Unions Reach ‘Tentative’ Deal Averting Strike; IL Governor Claims Emergency | NTD Good Morning
The White House says a tentative agreement has been reached between U.S. railroads and labor unions — avoiding a strike that threatened to worsen supply-chain bottlenecks. Illinois’ Governor J.B. Pritzker issues an emergency disaster proclamation to cope with Illegal Immigrants being sent to Chicago from Texas. And Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sends a plane of…
First Railroad Union Votes to Authorize Strike as Deadline Looms
The first railroad union has voted to authorize a strike as the “cooling off” period in negotiations nears the end. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) members voted to reject a tentative agreement with railroads, the union said in a statement on Sept. 14. The approximately 4,900 members also voted to authorize a…
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