Biden avoids rail strike with new deal, but not everyone is happy
The president risks alienating labor activists and workers.
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The president risks alienating labor activists and workers.
President Joe Biden signed legislation Friday imposing a deal his administration negotiated between freight railroads and union leadership, averting a possible rail strike but risking a divide with rank-and-file union workers who later opposed the settlement.
President Joe Biden signed legislation imposing a deal he negotiated between freight railroads and organized labor, averting a possible strike but risking a divide with rank-and-file union workers who opposed the settlement.
Sen. Marco Rubio blasted Biden for calling on Congress to impose a contract between rail unions and companies that workers rejected.
Sen. Marco Rubio blasted Biden for calling on Congress to impose a contract between rail unions and companies that workers rejected.