BREAKING: The Senate voted to avert a railroad worker strike. The measure now goes to President Biden’s desk.
for rail workers that was brokered by the Biden administration in September, averting a nationwide disruption of rail service ahead of the holiday season. The bill passed with bipartisan support, 80 to 15, with one senator voting"present."
An amendment that would have added seven days of paid sick leave to the rail contract failed in a 52 to 43 vote. The Senate also voted down a GOP amendment for a 60-day cooling off period for union and rail negotiations. Mr. Biden hosted the four House and Senate leaders at the White House on Tuesday, and they discussed the role for Congress in preventing a rail shutdown.joint press conference
The president added that the U.S. is a rare wealthy nation without guaranteed paid leave, and he wants to provide paid sick leave"not just for rail workers, but for all workers."
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