Business groups urge Congress to block potential rail strike

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Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month's deadline in the stalled contract talks.

to President Joe Biden last month urging him to play a more active role in resolving the contract dispute.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., said on Fox News Sunday that Congressional intervention is a last resort, but lawmakers will have to be ready to act.

 

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What? Why doesn't the Autocrat-in-Chief simply issue one of his famous Executive Orders? Oh, I almost forgot, JoeBiden is afraid to piss off the labor unions.

Sure it's not just the usual suspects? I hope they strike, as painful as it would be to us, from what I understand, the current administration that the AP blitheringly supports would deserve it.

Democratic Party does this and they’re done.

How exactly can you block a strike?

Easy, give the workers whay they want. Done. 'The unions have asked the railroads to consider adding paid sick time to what they already offered to address some of workers’ quality of life concerns.'

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