Economy Nov 30 Why Congress is intervening in a labor dispute between railway companies and freight workers President Joe Biden is asking Congress to intervene to avert a potentially crippling freight rail strike before Christmas, even if it means handing a defeat to Democratic allies in the labor movement.
Economy Nov 29 Railroad unions decry Biden's call to block possible strike President Joe Biden's call for Congress to intervene in the railroad contract dispute undercuts efforts to address workers' quality of life concerns and unions decried the move.
Politics Nov 28 Biden calls on Congress to block potential railroad strike President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month's deadline in the stalled contract talks.
Economy Nov 28 Business groups pressure Congress to block potential rail strike Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month's deadline in the stalled contract talks.
Health Nov 27 Bird flu outbreak prompts slaughter of 1.8 million chickens in Nebraska Nebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm in the latest sign that the outbreak that has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide continues…
Economy Nov 22 Looming rail strike would take a major toll on U.S. economy American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month.
Nation Nov 13 Investigation underway following midair crash at Dallas air show The NTSB and FAA are investigating what caused a World War II-era bomber and a fighter plane to collide and crash to the ground in a ball of flames during an air show in Dallas on Saturday.
Economy Oct 26 Second railroad union rejects deal over lack of paid sick time, adding to strike worries A second railroad union has rejected its deal with the major U.S. freight railroads, reflecting workers' increasing frustration with the lack of paid sick time in the industry.
Economy Oct 20 Railroad companies reject union sick time demands, raising chance of strike The major freight railroads appear unwilling to give track maintenance workers much more than they received in the initial contract they rejected last week, increasing the chances of a strike.
Economy Oct 10 Large rail union rejects contract deal with railroads, renewing strike possibility The U.S.'s third largest railroad union rejected a deal with employers Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy.