US labor union backs Norfolk in proxy battle with Ancora

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US labor union backs Norfolk in proxy battle with Ancora

(Reuters) – A top federation of U.S. labor unions has urged Norfolk Southern shareholders to vote against Ancora’s director candidates, arguing the hedge fund’s plans for the railroad would compromise safety and improvements being considered. “Ancora’s proposed strategy for Norfolk Southern is “not fit for purpose” and the election of Ancora’s proposed directors will derail the safety and service improvements that are currently underway at N…