Railroad unions push to ink new contracts with their employers before Trump returns to office
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The urgency for agreements stems from the understanding that President-elect Trump's previous business allegiances mean he could influence negotiations if disputes arise.
Todd Vachon highlights that heightened bargaining efforts between unions and rail companies are driven by the fear of national strikes and urgency to avoid impactful disputes.
As the railroads are integral to the economy, their contract talks are subject to intervention by the President, emphasizing their critical role in domestic logistics.
Despite current contracts not expiring until July, railroads are pushing for early resolutions to contract talks, showing a proactive approach to avoid earlier tensions.
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