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I think this comment is referring to the govt blocking the rail workers from taking collective action against the private companies.

• themitigating 4y ago
  and what does that have to do with the crash?
  • delecti 4y ago
    Part of the rail workers' demands included safety concerns.
  • llbeansandrice 4y ago
    The demands of the union included a lot of increased safety precautions.
    • yunwal 4y ago
      Including the fact that trains are too long, which directly contributed to this incident. https://www.timesunion.com/allnews/article/Railroad-union-says-100-plus-car-trains-too-11734589.php https://www.timesunion.com/allnews/article/Railroad-union-sa...
      • themitigating 4y ago
        And was that part of the deal?