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 By Morgan Phillips, Political Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 23:25 GMT, 28 November 2022 | Updated: 23:25 GMT, 28 November 2022 Viewcomments 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 of holiday shopping season. With lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill for a brief three weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Biden demanded they approve the tentative agreement between rail workers and operators, negotiated in September. As Biden noted, a rail strike would 'devastate our economy,' and could put up to 765,000 out of work. The president noted that it could even affect the drinking water supply and livestock and agriculture. The 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. 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 of holiday shopping season 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 Now, 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 a proud pro-labor President, I am reluctant to override the ratification procedures and the views of those who voted against the agreement,' Biden said. 'But in this case – where the economic impact of a shutdown would hurt millions of other working people and families – I believe Congress must use its powers to adopt this deal.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility