If an agreement can't be reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions have threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
to Democratic colleagues promised two votes, reflecting the consternation she was hearing from members. The first vote will be on adopting the tentative labor agreement. The second will be on a measure to add seven days of paid sick leave for railroaders to the agreement.
Lawmakers from both parties grumbled about stepping into the dispute, but they also said they had little choice. "At this late hour, it's clear that there is little we can do other than to support the measure," said Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla.
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