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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. we're 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. we're proud of what was accomplished. we wanted to take a few seconds and thank secretary marty walsh, deputy secretary julie sue and definitely president...

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, arlette. >> reporter: this really was a result of the negotiations between officials starting at 9 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 president's doorstep. buses of migrants sent from texas dropped off just feet from her residence in washington overnight. this happening a day after officials on martha's vineyard were sent scrambling after dozens of migrants unexpectedly arrived there. >> the office of florid...

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