With the threat of strikes looming, an agreement between railway companies and unions has been reached.
- According to the U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, the agreement "balances the needs of workers, businesses, and our nation's economy."
- Walsh shared on Twitter that the agreement was made "following more than 20 consecutive hours of negotiations..."
- "The Biden Administration applauds all parties for reaching this hard-fought, mutually beneficial deal," Walsh said. "Our rail system is integral to our supply chain, and a disruption would have had catastrophic impacts on industries, travelers and families across the country."
- How do you think the country would be affected by rail road worker strikes?