News / 'Catastrophic' US rail strike could begin on Friday, as carriers prepare for shutdown

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Despite efforts of the Biden administration, chances of an agreement in contract talks between US railways and labour unions appear increasingly slim as carriers prepare for a shutdown amidst calls for Congress to step in and mandate a settlement.

The White House is now reportedly considering emergency measures to keep vital goods and supplies flowing.

A strike could start as early as this Friday, as the cooling-off period associated with the implementation of a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) to find a resolution ...