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Railroads and unions reach deal to avert devastating strike, keeping America's trains and the economy on track – for now

  • Written by Jason Miller, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University
Railroads and unions reach deal to avert devastating strike, keeping America's trains and the economy on track – for nowThe U.S. depends on trains to transport almost half of all freight. AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar

Most Americans may not appreciate the central role that private railroads play in supporting the U.S. economy and their everyday lives. Recent fears of a railroad strike may have changed that.

After 20 straight hours of negotiations, brokered by President Joe...

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