Industry leaders: Rail strike would be 'devastating' for Michigan economy
Trade groups representing Michigan chemical and agricultural businesses urged Congress to avert a freight rail shutdown caused by a possible strike.
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Trade groups representing Michigan chemical and agricultural businesses urged Congress to avert a freight rail shutdown caused by a possible strike.
President Biden and Democratic congressional leaders joined Republicans on Tuesday in supporting legislation that would avert a nationwide rail strike before the holidays.
After a narrow vote, rail workers did not approve a proposed contract. Now — if there’s no agreement or Congress fails to intervene — a strike could begin in early December, at the height of the holiday season.
TRAVERSE CITY — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered state officials Wednesday to buy fewer products containing toxic compounds used widely despite being associated with serious illnesses.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered state officials Wednesday to buy fewer products containing toxic compounds used widely despite being associated with serious illnesses.