The latest negotiation developments cast more doubt on whether the industry will be able to resolve the labor dispute before next month's deadline without the help of Congress.
A train stands still along tracks after an intense lake-effect snowstorm that impacted the area on November 20, 2022 in Buffalo, New York.
But many union members have voted to reject the contracts because, they say, they fail to address demanding schedules and quality of life issues for employees. It appears increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle the dispute. Lawmakers have the power to impose contract terms if both sides can't reach an agreement. Hundreds of business groups have urged Congress andWorkers frustrated with the demanding schedules and deep job cuts in the industry pushed to reject these contracts because they don't resolve workers' key quality-of-life concerns.
The railroads maintain that the deals with the unions should closely follow the recommendations made this summer by a special panel of arbitrators Biden appointed. That's part of the reason why they don't want to offer paid sick time. Plus, the railroads say the unions have agreed over the years to forgo paid sick time in favor of higher pay and strong short-term disability benefits.
"A national rail strike would severely impact the economy and the public. Now, the continued, near-term threat of one will require that freight railroads and passenger carriers soon begin to take responsible steps to safely secure the network in advance of any deadline," the railroads said.
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