Freight railroads have been around since the 19th century, but you can’t run a 21st century economy without them.
The looming possibility of a strike by unions representing more than 90,000 workers at the nation’s freight railroads has businesses nationwide worried.
The unions are poised to go on strike on September 16, a move that could bring nearly 30% of the nation’s freight to a grinding halt.
It’s about the last thing the US economy needs as it struggles to get over several years of supply chain issues.
A prolonged strike could mean empty shelves in stores and temporary closures at factories. (CNN)
Freight trains rumble a short distance behind our house every night.
We’ll miss falling to sleep to that familiar sound.
Warren Buffett owns the Burlington Northern Santa Fe which represents 15% of the train industry.
Hopefully, the dispute can be resolved ahead of the strike deadline!
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