Episode 117 - A History of the Railroad and its Strikes in the US

Relevant in the news recently have been the multiple attempts at railroad strikes by unions. What is the cause of these strikes, what impact would they have, and will they continue?

Learn More:

The Averted National Rail Strike Is a Parable of Contemporary American Capitalism | The New Yorker

House passes bills to stop railroad strike, give rail workers more paid sick leave - YouTube

Rail Strike Ahead? Why These Workers Rejected The Contract Deal - YouTube

Rail Strike: Why The Railroads Won’t Give In on Paid Leave (nymag.com)

https://www.up.com/customers/track-record/tr120120-freight-rail-how-much-ships-by-rail.htm

https://www.aar.org/topic/industries-we-support/

https://www.aar.org/facts-figures

https://www.fb.org/market-intel/farmers-and-ranchers-feel-crunch-of-railway-supply-chain-shortfalls

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9745

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