Talks between freight-rail companies and unions continue under U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh’s leadership as the deadline to avert a strike that would disrupt US transport services nears. About 125,000 workers could walk off the job if a deal is not reached by Friday’s deadline.
Water and wastewater utilities may begin experiencing supply chain disruptions resulting from this potential railroad strike that could start later this week. Items affected by the disruptions could include chlorine and other essential water treatment chemicals and products, some of which have already been impacted. These events call for utilities to assess the status of their suppliers and consider mitigation actions.