Members of the third largest railroad union voted against ratification of the tentative contract agreement with the Class I railroads. Negotiations will resume in hopes of preventing a strike. A strike could happen as soon as November 19. If a work stoppage happens, North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says it would likely miss the majority of the Northern Plains harvest. However, a strike would still have some effect on grain movement. Additional rail complications are expected due to the barge backup. “With barge traffic slowing or being restricted, I think that would push more grain to the rails.”
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