The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers say that if Class 1 railroads go on strike, the impact to ag would be significant.
Currently, Class 1 railroads and their unions are in discussions over pay, benefits, and other issues like one-person crews. Leaders warn unless there is government intervention, a strike or lockout could happen as soon as mid-September.
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