‘Slap in the face’: Unions lash out at Biden for signing rail strike legislation

Published December 2, 2022 12:00am ET



Union workers are lashing out at both political parties and President Joe Biden for the rail legislation signed to prevent a strike, calling the provisions a “slap in the face” to workers across the United States.

Biden signed the legislation on Friday after the Senate approved the rail legislation on Thursday. The legislation provides 24% pay increases, bonuses, and safety provisions — but only one day of paid sick leave.

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