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The Associated Press reports:
The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday, passing a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September but rejected by some of the 12 unions involved.
The measure passed by a vote of 290-137 and now heads to the Senate. If approved there, it will be signed by President Joe Biden, who urged the Senate to act swiftly.
“Without the certainty of a final vote to avoid a shutdown this week, railroads will begin to halt the movement of critical materials like chemicals to clean our drinking water as soon as this weekend,” Biden said.
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BREAKING: The U.S. House moved urgently to head off the looming nationwide rail strike on Wednesday, passing a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September but rejected by some of the 12 unions involved. https://t.co/iWfFwRj44K
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 30, 2022
290-137:House passed legislation to prevent a potential rail strike by adopting a Sept. 15th tentative deal reached between freight rail companies,railroad union workers and the White House.Includes a 24% pay increase over a 5-yr period as well as a $5,000 bonus for rail workers. pic.twitter.com/dPn5PpAsLA
— Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) November 30, 2022