Published 2 years ago

Sanders blocks proposal to force rail unions to accept labor deal

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) blocked a Republican request to force railroad workers and companies to accept a labor deal. Republicans are expressing hostility to Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-W.Va.) campaign to advance permitting reform. Social Security recipients could see an 87 percent COLA spike next year because of high inflation.

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The Hill

On The Money — Sanders backs unions, blocks effort to avert rail strike

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is standing with labor unions as the Biden administration tries to find a way to avert a rail strike. We’ll also look at Republican backlash to a deal with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and a failing IRS program meant to go after wealthy tax cheats. But first, California is squaring off…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Bloomberg

Bernie Sanders Blocks Republican Bid to Avert Rail Strike in Senate

Senate Republicans failed in a bid to force labor unions and railroads to resolve a fight over contract negotiations, ahead of a strike that threatens to paralyze much of the US rail system.

2 years ago·United States

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Business Insider

Bernie Sanders blocks Republican proposal to override workers and stop a railroad strike: 'It is time for Congress to stand on the side of workers for a change'

Sanders sparred with Republicans on the Senate floor, saying the resolution would take away "fundamental rights" from workers.

2 years ago·United States

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National Review

Bernie Sanders Blocks Bill to Avert Rail Strike

Senator Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) has blocked a joint resolution sponsored by Senator Roger Wicker (R., Miss.) and Senator Richard Burr (R., N.C.) that would avert a freight-rail strike.

2 years ago·United States

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Common Dreams

As Strike Looms, Sanders Blocks GOP Bill to Force Rail Workers Into Deal With No Sick Days

"Republicans are viciously against collective bargaining, but carriers are going to have to respect people's lives and there's going to have to be respect for these workers," said one labor leader.

2 years ago·United States

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Roll Call

Sanders blocks Senate measure to avert rail stoppage

Sen. Bernie Sanders objected Wednesday to an effort to get unanimous Senate consent to a measure that would seek to avert a work stoppage in the freight rail industry that could begin as early as Friday.Sen. Richard M. Burr, R-N.C., came to the Senate floor to seek unanimous consent to a joint resolution that would require the unions and railroads to accept the recommendations of a presidential emergency board to avoid a strike or lockout. The e…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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