BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A potentially massive rail strike that might begin on Friday, September 16th could deal another blow to the U.S. economy.
The seven unions that represent more than 90,000 rail workers at the nation’s freight railroads are promising to go on strike for salary increases and back pay for hours worked since 2020.
If the railworkers’ unions go on strike, it could bring 40 percent of the nation’s freight to a standstill.
A prolonged strike could lead to empty shelves in stores, temporary closures at factories that won’t be getting the parts they need, and higher consumer prices due to the limited availability of goods.
