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> [...] voted in favor of the strike, some 96 percent — far more than the two-thirds needed to launch the work stoppage. > The Biden administration was monitor
by arcastroe 2y ago
> [...] voted in favor of the strike, some 96 percent — far more than the two-thirds needed to launch the work stoppage.
> The Biden administration was monitoring the situation; acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has been in contact with both sides.
If it's important enough for the whitehouse to get involved, then the union members have incredible leverage. It's telling that 96% voted against the deal. They know they can get a better one.
- willcipriano 2y agoTell that to the railroad workers.