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U.S. House votes to avert a nationwide rail strike, impose deal on unions

by Associated Press

Nov 30, 2022

The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday. The measure now heads to the Senate.

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Deadline looms for potentially "perilous" nationwide rail strike

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Nov 28, 2022

The effects of a work stoppage could be felt as soon as Dec. 5. Many in the private sector are looking to Congress for a solution.

A rail strike could affect energy, wastewater treatment and much more. "Rail companies have been pushed to get those better profit margins, better performance on Wall Street, and .... are trying to use as little equipment and staff as possible," says Rachel Premack of FreightWaves.

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