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Democratic-led House passes bill to avoid railroad strike
The House also passed legislation 221-207 that would increase the number of paid sick days for railroad workers from one to seven.
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Biden voted against ending 1992 railroad strike but wants Congress to act to avoid one now
Biden said in 1992 he was "not convinced" that Congress should "act to reward the actions of the railroad companies at this time."
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Northeast leaders vow to limit disruptions from port strike
The strike, which began at midnight, will stop the flow of various goods over the docks of almost all cargo ports along the East and Gulf of Mexico coasts.
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Minneapolis schools to prioritize layoffs by race, with white teachers first to go
Provision was part of teachers Union deal struck March 25 to end a 14-day teacher strike affecting 29,000 students.
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Biden makes election year bid to triple China steel, aluminum tariffs, amid concerns of oversupply
The tariff rate for China steel and aluminum imports is now at 7.5%.