Transport Topics

President Biden took action on Friday to keep 115,000 rail workers on the job while arbitrators that he appointed develop a set of contract recommendations for the railroads and unions to consider. Biden had to act before today to prevent a possible strike. If the railroads and their 12 unions can’t agree on a contract within the next 60 days, Congress likely would step in to prevent a strike by voting to impose terms or taking other action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices