Monday 28 November 2022 11:36 PM Biden calls on Congress to immediately pass legislation to avoid a rail strike trends now

Monday 28 November 2022 11:36 PM Biden calls on Congress to immediately pass legislation to avoid a rail strike trends now
Biden calls on Congress to immediately pass legislation to avoid a rail strike: Amtrak Joe says shutdown over historic 24% pay rise would 'devastate' the economy and put up to 765,000 Americans out of work Biden and labor leaders have asked Congress to step in before the Dec. 9 deadline - lawmakers have the power to impose contract terms on workers As Biden noted, a rail strike would 'devastate our economy,' and could put up to 765,000 out of work. A September tentative deal offered a 24 percent pay raise for rail workers, health care benefits and medical leave Eight rail unions have ratified their deals, but four rail unions are back at the negotiating table after rejecting their deals with the railroads
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President Biden on Monday demanded Congress take action to avert a looming rail strike that could trigger major disruptions in the nation's supply chain in the height