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Tentative Railway Labor Deal Reached

Tentative Railway Labor Deal Reached

Tentative Railway Labor Deal Reached

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Under a tentative railway labor deal avoiding a strike that could’ve devastated the U.S. economy, workers will receive 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses.

Railroads agree to ease strict attendance policies to address some union concerns about working conditions.

Railroad workers will be able to take unpaid days off for doctor’s appointments without being penalized.

The unions that represent conductors and engineers had pressed hard for changes in the attendance rules.

President Joe Biden announced the deal Thursday and says it’ll keep the “critical rail system” working.

A strike starting Friday could’ve shut rail lines across the country.

The tentative agreement goes to union members for a vote.

Original Story

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a strike that could’ve been devastating to the economy before the midterm elections.

Biden said Thursday the tentative deal will keep the “critical rail system” working.

The president says it’s “an important win” for the economy, the American people, tens of thousands of rail workers and the railway companies.

The Democratic president says the rail workers will get better pay, improved working conditions and “peace of mind around their health care costs.”

A strike starting Friday could’ve shut rail lines across the country.

The tentative agreement will go to union members for a vote.

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