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announcing a tentative agreement to avert a nationwide freight rail strike. a shutdown that could have had catastrophic consequences for the economy. >> talks involving the unions, rail companies and labor secretary marty walsh went on for 20 hours. were told that president biden, who calls himself the most pro-union president ever was instrumental in getting over the finish line. >> last night was a historic night for rail labor. were proud of what was accomplished. we wanted to take ...

president biden, who does call himself the most pro union ever, is said to have been instrumental in pushing to get a deal done. he said it gives rail workers better pay, better working conditions and peace of mind. >> the sticking point for the unions representing more than 50,000 engineers and conductors was not over wages but over guaranteed sick leave. amtrak says it is working quickly to restore cancelled trains. >> this was something the white house badly wanted, almost needed, a...

president himself played a critical role in getting the deal across the finish line. his message, emphasize the harm that families, businesses and communities would feel if a shutdown went ahead. the final hurdle to come, and that is a full union vote. also this, an immigration battle escalating near the vice presidents doorstep. buses of migrants sent from texas dropped off just feet from her residence in washington overnight. this happening a day after officials on marthas vineyard...

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Nineteen states plus the District of Columbia are supporting Ohio’s request for the Supreme Court to take up the issue of whether states have the regulatory authority to regulate railroad traffic, particularly when it comes to blocked crossings.

The U.S. economy is teetering on the brink of extreme turmoil, with several factors coming into play at the same time.

The House voted on Wednesday to codify the deal that the Biden administration struck between labor unions and railroad companies and passed an additional provision of seven paid sick days.

The BMWED rail union pushes back date for potential strike against freight railroad companies that could cripple the U.S. economy.

The BMWED rail union pushes back date for potential strike against freight railroad companies that could cripple the U.S. economy.