Freight railroad companies and unions representing workers have been locked in a dispute over pay and working conditions, and come Friday, the conflict could spill over into a logistical crisis, affecting not only commuters who rely on the railway to get to work but also the nation’s energy supply and drinking water.
Everything you need to know about the looming railroad strike
While a presidential board has urged a compromise, two of the largest unions have not agreed to the deal, which could prompt a major strike or the railroads to lock out passenger rail agencies and workers.
The impasse is tied to disagreements between management and labor over sick time and penalties for missing work, a politically challenging stalemate for President Biden, who aims to advocate for union workers but has prioritized untangling the nation’s besieged infrastructure in the covid era.
Here’s what you need to know about the potential railroad strike.
Source: WP
