Breaking: The Senate passed a bill to prevent a strike by railroad workers after rejecting a proposal for expanded paid sick leave. President Biden said he would sign the measure.
WASHINGTON—Senate lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday to prevent a nationwide strike by railroad workers after rejecting a proposal to give them expanded paid sick leave.
The measure now goes to the White House. President Biden has said he is prepared to sign any resolution passed by Congress that prevents such a strike. Under the Railway Labor Act, Congress can make both sides accept an agreement to prevent harm to the U.S. economy.
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