NACD Urges Swift Senate Passage of Legislation to Avert Rail Shutdown
National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer issued a statement applauding efforts by the U.S. House of Representatives to avert a freight rail strike while supporting workers’ call for paid sick leave. A rail strike could cause serious harm to the U.S. economy and supply chain.
In his statement, Byer said, “A strong freight rail network is fundamental to keeping essential goods moving, and it requires a productive and healthy workforce. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved two bipartisan resolutions that not only averted a freight rail strike that would have been devastating to an already-stressed supply chain and U.S. economy, but also addressed freight rail workers’ request for additional sick leave that is afforded to most private sector employees.