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National Rail Strike Looms As Union Reject Latest Contract Offer

Nation Dec 03

Rail workers say quality-of-life concerns not resolved under deal imposed by Congress

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

Nation Dec 02

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News Wrap: Labor report shows economy added 263,000 jobs in November

In our news wrap Friday, U.S. hiring remained strong in November despite slow economic growth and high inflation, Democrats voted for a major shake-up to their presidential primary calendar with South Carolina the first state to vote instead of Iowa…

Nation Dec 02

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Brooks and Capehart on the Democrats’ plan to shake up the presidential primary calendar

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Democrats' plan to shakeup the road to the White House, President Biden and Congress halt a…

Economy Nov 30

FILE PHOTO: Deadline for railroads to reach tentative deals with unions
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.

By Hope Yen, Josh Funk, Associated Press

Economy Nov 22

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of gantry cranes, shipping containers, and freight railway trains in Commerce
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.

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

Oct 10

Large rail union rejects contract deal with railroads, renewing strike possibility

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

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.

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Sep 14

How a nationwide rail strike could impact consumers, businesses

By Associated Press

A strike by railroad workers would have wide-ranging impact on consumers, commuters and businesses. That's why business groups are telling Congress to block a strike if necessary.

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Sep 14

1 union rejects tentative deal days ahead of rail strike deadline

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

Members of one union are rejecting a tentative deal with the largest U.S. freight railroads while three other unions remained at the bargaining table just days ahead of a national strike deadline.

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Jul 14

Aslef train drivers’ union announces another major UK rail strike in late July

By Associated Press

Train drivers at eight British rail companies will go on strike later this month in the second large-scale industrial action set to affect commuters in July.

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