Multi-Industry Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Action to Prevent a Rail Shutdown
ASTA signed onto a multi-industry coalition letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, and Leader McCarthy in September 2022 urging negotiators to remain at the table and work in good faith to come to a labor agreement that would prevent a lockout or strike for railroads and rail labor so as to avoid significant economic damage to U.S. supply chains and further uncertainty for rail customers.
09/13/2022 at 5:15 am
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