One major railroad union ratified a tentative labor agreement with the Class I railroads and other rejected it. Out of the dozen rail unions, eight are in favor of the contract and four are not. A strike could happen as soon as early December. The sticking point has been on staffing levels and paid sick time. Congress has been asked by numerous agricultural groups to prevent a strike, while the unions are opposed to congressional intervention.
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