Senate Republicans want Congress to step in and prevent a nationwide rail strike that could hammer the economy
"The workers are angry," a labor union spokesperson
"It's time to put an end to the corporate greed that's come at the expense of workers' livelihoods for too long," Shuler said.voting down the tentative agreementA Department of Labor spokesperson said that negotiations will continue to avoid a strike."Secretary Walsh continues to lead discussions at the Department of Labor between the rail companies and unions.
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