Senate moves to avert US rail strike amid dire warnings

The Senate passed a bill to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached between the rail companies and union leaders in September.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022 - 21:12

Kevin Freking and Josh Funk, Associated Press

The Senate has moved quickly to avert a rail strike that the Biden administration and business leaders warned would have had devastating consequences for the nation’s economy.

The Senate passed a bill to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached between the rail companies and union leaders in September.