Episode 117 - A History of the Railroad and its Strikes in the US
Breaking Down: Collapse · Kory & Kellan
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Show Notes
Relevant in the news recently have been the multiple attempts at railroad strikes by unions. What is the cause of these strikes, what impact would they have, and will they continue?
Learn More:
The Averted National Rail Strike Is a Parable of Contemporary American Capitalism | The New Yorker
House passes bills to stop railroad strike, give rail workers more paid sick leave - YouTube
Rail Strike Ahead? Why These Workers Rejected The Contract Deal - YouTube
Rail Strike: Why The Railroads Won’t Give In on Paid Leave (nymag.com)
https://www.up.com/customers/track-record/tr120120-freight-rail-how-much-ships-by-rail.htm
https://www.aar.org/topic/industries-we-support/
https://www.aar.org/facts-figures
https://www.fb.org/market-intel/farmers-and-ranchers-feel-crunch-of-railway-supply-chain-shortfalls
https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9745
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