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Rail Strike Timeline Comes Into Focus as Deadline Looms

Rail Strike Timeline Comes Into Focus as Deadline Looms
A BNSF engine pulls Metra commuter train cars at the Metra/BNSF railroad yard outside of downtown in Chicago on Sept. 13, 2022. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
11/24/2022|Updated: 11/24/2022
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The timeline for the potential rail line strike across America has now become clearer with four major unions deciding not to strike until next month.

In September, a tentative deal between freight rail companies and unions was brokered by the White House. At the time, President Biden had called it an “important win” for the American economy and people. However, four unions have decided not to ratify the deal, raising the possibility of a rail strike that could seriously affect the economy.
Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
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Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.
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