Rail Strike Threat Rebounds as Some Unions Reject Deal in Ratification Talks

Rail Strike Threat Rebounds as Some Unions Reject Deal in Ratification Talks
Freight trains travel through Houston, Texas, on Sept. 14, 2022. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Bryan Jung
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The threat of a U.S. freight rail strike remains possible, as some rail unions have yet to ratify last week’s tentative deal reached by their leadership, with some local members already rejecting the terms.

If just one of the unions decides to reject the brokered deal, the agreement would collapse and strikes may begin.

Bryan Jung
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Bryan S. Jung is a native and resident of New York City with a background in politics and the legal industry. He graduated from Binghamton University.
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