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In break with labor, Biden asks Congress to intervene in potential rail strike
Freight train cars sit in a Norfolk Southern rail yard on Sept. 14, 2022, in Atlanta. In a meeting in the White House with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, President Joe Biden said they had agreed to pass legislation to stave off a possible rail strike.Danny Karnik, Associated PressIn a meeting in the White House with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders Tuesday, President Joe Biden said they had…
Biden Sides with Big Business & Asks Congress to Block Potential Rail Strike
In labor news, President Biden has sided with big business and has urged Congress to intervene to block freight rail workers from going on strike, saying it could devastate the economy. On Monday, Biden asked lawmakers to quickly pass legislation to impose a labor deal that has been opposed by the majority of freight rail workers. In a statement, Biden said, “As a proud pro-labor President, I am reluctant to override the ratification procedures …
Biden urges Congress to avert a rail strike
A rail strike is likely without congressional action, President Biden warned Tuesday morning before meeting with bipartisan House and Senate leaders at the White House to talk about remaining legislative priorities."It's not an easy call. But I think we have to do it," he said before the meeting. "The economy's at risk."Among the meeting participants were House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader …
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