How many of you are aware a huge strike looms this week?

[AntivaxHunters]

The largest strike in recent US history is set to happen this coming week and I think many people are going to be blindsided when it happens because it's completely flying under the radar.

I saw this on Reddit and thought to myself "nobody is covering this likely due to the Queen dying" which has completely taken over the airwaves of cable news.

How a railroad strike could send food prices soaring
https://thehill.com/policy/3636564-how-a-railroad-strike-could-send-food-prices-soaring/

U.S. rail workers could legally strike as soon as Sept. 16 after the White House-appointed Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) released recommendations last month meant to bring railroads and unions closer to a deal.

Five unions have reached tentative agreements with railroads on a new contract based on the PEB recommendations, which call for 24 percent raises over five years and back pay but don’t address workers’ concerns about grueling hours and limited time off.

The bulk of rail workers belong to unions that haven’t struck a deal. And a recent online survey from grassroots group Railroad Workers United found that more than 9 in 10 railroad workers would vote to reject the PEB recommendations and go on strike.

If workers vote for a strike, Congress would likely intervene to block it. They could then vote to fast-track a new contract. Railroads, retailers, growers and other industries are largely urging lawmakers to simply implement the terms laid out by the PEB.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

1. I am, for a variety of reasons.

[Hortensis]

2. Good post. The media are just now really covering it, about to become NEWS-news.

But...Labor Day weekend, the Queen, etc.

Reportedly freight railroads will start cutting services Monday, tomorrow, in anticipation of a strike beginning next Sunday, the 17th. I just told my husband in case some parts he and our son will need might be affected.

[jimfields33]

3. I can see why nobody is aware

What percentage of the population rides a train? I don’t think it’s that many people. It will just cause travelers to use airplanes.

[EYESORE 9001]

4. How do I break it to you...

This is about moving freight - not passengers.

[jimfields33]

5. Oh ok.

Freight has been a mess for two years. This will just add to the mess.

[2naSalit]

10. And rather quickly.

[mopinko]

8. there's a commuter train at the end of my block.

10's of thousands take it to work and back every day.
if ppl had to drive to their downtown jobs, the city would be gridlocked.

[Gaugamela]

6. K&R.

[SheltieLover]

7. Kicking for visibility

[MOMFUDSKI]

9. Right now labor has the most power

since the 1930's. They better keep it up while they can. I will be watching all of the victories happening.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

11. I'm for unions.

Strangely enough, I just re-watched "10,000 Black Men Named George" a few nights ago.