Railroads Wind Down Hazardous Shipments Amid Strike Risk
U.S. railroads have begun curtailing shipments of hazardous chemicals ahead of a potential nationwide strike by workers, according to a major trade group representing oil refiners and petrochemical companies.
November 30, 2022Government Poised to Intervene in Freight Rail Fight
With a Dec. 9 deadline looming to reach an agreement on a nationwide freight rail contract, President Joe Biden is asking Congress to intervene in the dispute, which threatens to severely damage the U.S. economy.
Engineers Ratify, but Conductors Split on Rail Labor Contract
Railroad engineers accepted their deal with the railroads that will deliver 24% raises but conductors rejected the contract, casting more doubt on whether the industry will be able to resolve the labor dispute before December’s deadline.
Second Railroad Union Rejects Deal, Adding to Strike Worries
A second railroad union rejected its deal with the major U.S. freight railroads on Oct. 26, reflecting workers’ increasing frustration with the lack of paid sick time in the industry and adding to concerns about the possibility of a strike next month that could cripple the economy.
Deal That Prevented Rail Strike Still Needs Worker Support
OMAHA, Neb. — A last-minute deal prevented a railroad strike for now, but many rail workers remain unhappy with working conditions, including some who protested outside their workplaces Sept. 21 ahead of votes to approve the new contracts.
Congressional Leaders Praise Tentative Rail Labor Agreement
The announcement of a tentative rail labor agreement was viewed as a positive sign by senior policymakers on Capitol Hill on Sept. 15.
Potential US Rail Strike Risks Stoking Inflation
The looming U.S. rail strike threatens to push inflation even higher across the country after prices jumped more than expected last month.
White House Weighs Emergency Decree for Rails if There’s a Strike
The White House is considering the use of emergency powers to ensure critical materials, such as chlorine for wastewater treatment plants, can be delivered in the event of a freight rail worker strike in order to avoid devastating disruptions to services.
New Rule to Thwart Railroad Efforts to Cut Train Crews
OMAHA, Neb. — Railroads will be required to maintain two-person crews under a new rule announced July 27 that will thwart industry efforts to cut crews down to one person.
ATA Asks Federal Leaders to Assist in Rail Negotiations
American Trucking Associations called on federal elected leaders to ensure ongoing freight rail workforce negotiations avoid disrupting key aspects of the nation’s supply chain.