Rail companies and unions reached a tentative deal to avoid a strike early this morning, following 20 hours of talks mediated by Labor Secretary Martin Walsh. President Joe Biden also joined in on the call around 9 p.m. yesterday evening.
This agreement does not mean the threat of a strike has dissipated entirely – the deal still is subject to ratification by union members. Workers have agreed not to strike while the vote is tallied.
“The tentative agreement reached tonight is an important win for our economy and the American people,”…
