Railroad Union Becomes First to Authorize Strike as Deadline Looms

Two other unions ratify agreements

Workers service the tracks at the Metra/BNSF railroad yard outside of downtown Chicago, on Sept. 13, 2022. Scott Olson/Getty Images

One of the unions representing U.S. rail workers has voted to authorize a strike while two others ratified agreements as a deadline for negotiations nears.

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) members voted to reject a tentative agreement with railroads, the union said in a statement on Sept. 14.