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Why Biden And Congress Are Trying To Stop A Railroad Strike

Why Biden And Congress Are Trying To Stop A Railroad Strike

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast


Why Biden And Congress Are Trying To Stop A Railroad Strike

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Railroad unions rejected a Biden-brokered deal to prevent a national strike over concerns that it did not include paid sick leave. Now, the president is pushing Congress to implement it anyway. Biden — who has described himself as the most labor-friendly president in U.S. history — is worried that a rail workers' strike during the holiday season would devastate the economy.This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, political correspondent Susan Davis, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Katherine Swartz.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.
Released:
Nov 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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