Nov 28, 2022Latest labor vote puts U.S. at risk of national freight rail strike
Members of the nation’s largest rail union, which represents train and engine service members, rejected a tentative labor deal with freight railroads on Sunday. All 12 rail unions have now completed their ratification process of an agreement endorsed by the White House, with four unions voting against the deal.
Last month, National Potato Council joined hundreds of local, state and federal trade associations calling on the Biden Administration to continue to work with the railroad unions and railroads to ensure the deal is ratified. Noting that it is paramount that these contracts now be ratified, the group said a national rail shutdown “would have a significant impact on the U.S. economy and lead to further inflationary pressure.” The full letter is available here.
Reports indicate that the four unions that voted against the deal will remain on the job until at least early December while negotiations continue.
– National Potato Council
