1 big thing

A major rail strike is back on the table

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A U.S. rail strike could hit as soon as December, and just about every part of the economy would feel it. An influential railroad worker union this week rejected a deal that President Biden had brokered back in September, making a strike once again look possible. And this time, it comes just as the holidays are upon us.

  • And, student loan borrowers get another extension.
  • Plus, reframing tomorrow as Thankstaking.

    • Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Russell Contreras.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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    • Railroad strike looms over holidays after major union rejects deal
    • The rise of Thankstaking
    • Student loan repayment pause extended through June 2023 by White House
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