MSNBC Morning Joe July 7, 2024
and workers. the issue was sick time. the president said the deal ensures rail workers will get quote better pay, improved working conditions and peace of mind around their health care costs. amtrak had preemptively postponed long distance routes to avoid stranding passengers if a deal wasn't reached. a strike would have had a devastating impact on the economy since 40% of goods shipped long distance in the united states use the rail system. there's been no word yet from the labor unions or railway companies involved, but we'll be watching, willie. >> let's go back to jonathan lemire...