The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following statement after rail companies and union negotiators reached a tentative agreement:
“Moments ago, following 20 consecutive hours of negotiations at the Department of Labor, rail companies and union negotiators came to a tentative agreement that balances the needs of workers, businesses and our nation’s economy. Secretary Walsh and the Biden Administration applauds all parties for reaching this hard-fought, mutually beneficial deal. Our rail system is integral to our supply chain, and a disruption would have had catastrophic impacts on industries, travelers and families across the country.”
Attention residents of Hanford and all Amtrak riders!
Amtrak San Joaquins has an important update about an impasse between national rail worker unions and the nation’s freight railroads that will likely affect the San Joaquins service.
"The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) has continued to analyze the situation and produce a potential operating plan for Thursday, September 15, 2022, and Friday, September 16, 2022. If continued labor negotiations do not result in an agreement, Amtrak San Joaquins will be suspending 702, 703, 714, 717, 718, and 719 and associated Thruway Bus service on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Beginning Friday, September 16, 2022, all San Joaquins train and bus service would be suspended until further notice. The Amtrak crews will stand ready to reintroduce service as quickly as possible."
Stay updated here: https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/
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