President Biden's push to avert a national railroad strike could be derailed by a division between Democrats and Republicans within the Senate over expanded sick leave.
, creating uncertainty over what the Senate can pass just days before rail unions are threatening to walk off the job.passed a bill that imposes upon unions a contract agreement that was negotiated in September. That agreement, which has already been approved by eight transportation unions, would grant workers three unpaid sick days as long as the employers were provided with at least 30 days' notice before the time was taken.
President Biden's push to avert a national railroad strike faces significant obstacles from both Democrats and Republicans in the 50-50 Senate. "It’s my intention to block consideration of the rail legislation until a roll call vote occurs on guaranteeing seven paid sick days to rail workers in America," said Sanders.
More broadly, Republicans have said that while they support efforts to prevent a railroad strike from paralyzing the nation's economy ahead of the holiday season, few want to get directly involved in collective bargaining agreements.
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