A law of 1926 gives the congress of exceptional prerogatives in the field of rail. The social movement would thus be avoided, despite the rejection of certain unions.
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Joe Biden asked, Monday, November 28, at the United States Congress to legislate “without delay” to avoid a potential major rail freight strike.
The Democratic President, who says he is “proudly supporting unions”, assures being “reluctant” to use a legislative force. But he estimates that a strike in the sector “would cause harm to millions of people and families in the popular class”.
An agreement in principle had been concluded between the American railway companies and the unions in September. However, several of the twelve trade union organizations concerned no longer want. The question of MALADIE judgments is the main source of quarrel between the parties concerned.
In the absence of application by December 9, or even December 5 depending on the calendars of the various stakeholders, the world’s leading economy could experience a strike likely to stop nearly 7,000 freight trains. Its cost for the country’s economy is estimated by the American association of railways at more than $ 2 billion (1.9 billion euros) per day.
legislation of 1926
Thanks to a 1926 law which gave it prerogatives to prevent a rail strike, the congress could force the preliminary agreement to force. “We are reluctant to get around the ratification process for the agreement in principle, but we must act to prevent a catastrophic rail strike at the country level, which would put our economy upon stop,” said Declared in a press release the Democratic Chef of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. She announces that the agreement will be voted in the House and sent to the Senate without change.
Joe Biden also asked Congress not to make changes to the preliminary agreement. “Despite good intentions, any change could lead to delays and an incapacitating arrest,” said the president, who affirms that the agreement was concluded “in good faith” by the stakeholders.