(FiveNation.com)- Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House, announced on Tuesday that the House would vote on legislation on Wednesday to prevent a train strike that might worsen supply chain issues currently harming the American economy.
Following their meeting with President Biden, Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer gave speeches at the White House.
After his administration’s Labor Department failed to mediate a settlement between unions representing freight rail workers and the railroad business, the president requested the Democratic-controlled Congress to step in on Monday night.
The legislation is concentrated on an agreement that was maybe reached in September.
Pelosi said that “it’s not everything I wanted to see.” “I believe paid sick leave should have been offered.”
Four trade organizations that took part in the recent negotiations opposed the agreement.
Biden said, on Monday, that as a proudly pro-labor President, he is hesitant to ignore the ratification processes and the opinions of individuals who voted against the contract. But, in this situation, where a shutdown’s economic effects would harm millions of additional working people and families, he believes Congress must use its authority to pass this agreement.
According to Pelosi, the last House vote on Wednesday will occur as early as 9 a.m.
According to Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, they have committed to work to approve the legislation as soon as it leaves the House.
Pelosi has explained the arrangement that would be put to the vote.
The Tentative Agreement, achieved in September following months of arduous negotiations, will be considered by the House this week. “In a statement made public on Monday night, she stated.
The historic agreement between railroads and railroad workers secured significant improvements for workers, such as a 24 percent raise, no changes to copays, deductibles, or coinsurance costs, and time off for routine, preventative, and emergency medical care.
Some members of Congress want the agreement changed to benefit management or labor. Any adjustments, no matter how well-intentioned, run the danger of causing a shutdown.
