Statement By Chairman Payne, Jr. On Averting Rail Shutdown
November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2022:
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It is unfortunate that Congress has to assume the role of mediator to avoid the widespread repercussions of a rail industry lockout or strike due to the inability of the railroads to negotiate with the nearly 115,000 dedicated, hard-working, and essential freight rail workers who've kept our economy alive.
As Chairman of the House Subco . . .
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It is unfortunate that Congress has to assume the role of mediator to avoid the widespread repercussions of a rail industry lockout or strike due to the inability of the railroads to negotiate with the nearly 115,000 dedicated, hard-working, and essential freight rail workers who've kept our economy alive.
As Chairman of the House Subco . . .