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Clock Ticks on Rail Contract Talks 

Unions say "we are prepared and willing to exercise every legal option available to us" as initial talks…

Some Rail Union Leaders Slam Biden Board’s Recommendations

Biden's Presidential Emergency Board's suggestions on how to solve the contract dispute between labor and…

Did West Coast Labor Talks Stall? Union Speaks Out

The ILWU dismissed a report Friday that said a dispute over work at the Port of Seattle is holding up…

Rail Workers Could See 24% Pay Hike

President Biden's Presidential Emergency Board released its report Wednesday on its contract recommendations…

‘Current State of Freight Rail Is Not Great’: STB Chair

"We're using every tool that we have available at the board to oversee this and to hold the railroads…

Labor Latest Supply-Chain Wrinkle In Need of Ironing Out

Strikes, protests and extended contract negotiations keep shippers on their toes.

Freight Rail Shipping Bill Targets ‘Appalling’ Service

First it was ocean shipping reform as lawmakers now turn their attention to improving rail service with new…

RILA Applauds ‘Progress’ on West Coast Labor Talks

The group said it's "optimistic" about an agreement being struck in the coming weeks.

Retail Relieved as Biden Action Averts Rail Strike

Both sides must "reach an agreement without any kind of rail service disruption this fall," NRF's David…

White House Closely Tracking Logistics Negotiations Amid Rail Strike Threat

Port and supply chain envoy addresses rail and dockworkers collective bargaining agreements and the AB5 bill.

Rail Unions ‘Infuriated’ by Judge’s Order on BNSF Policy Dispute

Appealing to state lawmakers to intervene with new laws on rail carriers' attendance policies is also up for…

Port of Long Beach Looks to Rail in Next Transformation

Executive director Mario Cordero outlined new projects, workforce training and sustainability efforts in the…

Rail Contract Talks Headed to Mediation: Workers Expect ‘Substantial’ Settlement

Unions appealed to a federal mediator over a "stalled" collective bargaining agreement.

Union Pacific Execs Talk LA Rail Theft, Electric Freight ‘Game Changer’

Union Pacific's Kenyatta Rocker discussed steps taken to "protect our property," stating "we've got our arms…