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Outlaw unions sparks rail labor protests and city embargoes
Across Chicago and other rail hubs workers quit in protest over wage award delays. Embargoes affect freight in Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington and Cumberland while passenger service remains mostly unchanged. Strikes draw in yard crews and rail leaders as talks continue.
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