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'The economy is in jeopardy': President Biden again urges Congress to help avert railroad strike

‘The economy is in jeopardy’: President Biden again urges Congress to help avert railroad strike

Pressure is high for unions and railroad management to reach a labor agreement before a potential railroad strike hits the United States in 10 days. Negotiations have been ongoing since September, but after the two sides failed to reach an agreement, President Biden ordered Congress to intervene before the December 9 deadline. “Congress must act …

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CBI urges Jeremy Hunt to ease immigration rules to ease UK staff shortages

Britain’s leading business lobby group has urged Jeremy Hunt to use this week’s autumn statement to shake up immigration rules to support businesses struggling with chronic staff shortages and a looming recession. The head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said on Thursday urgent action was required from the Chancellor to support the economy, …

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