Rail Shutdown Averted!
The economy WAS in danger with the possibility of a nation wide rail strike. Your chamber of commerce took action and urged Congress to avert the strike and save our economy.

In our letter sent to congressional leadership, we stated that immediate action to avert a strike is necessary or the result could immediately lead to supply chain shortages and higher prices for consumers and businesses alike.

‌Earlier this month, the Senate and House of Representatives passed a measure to avert a threatened national railroad strike. Any rail service stoppage would weaken the economy, causing supply shortages and work stoppages during the holidays. The economic costs would be $2 billion a day.
The labor agreement was negotiated in September between labor unions and railroads with the help of a board appointed by President Biden. A majority of railroad workers voted for it.

Read Our Letter To Congress
Why It Matters?
  • Rail service stoppage creates significant disruptions to the timely delivery of critical goods and products.
  • A potential rail strike only adds to the headwinds facing the U.S. economy. A rail stoppage would immediately lead to supply chain shortages and higher prices
  • Many businesses and communities rely on regular, uninterrupted rail service