H.J. Res. 100:  Rail Dispute Intervention.  No.  

H.J. Res. 100: Rail Dispute Intervention. No. The looming railroad strike would cause significant short-term damage to the economy: supply chain disruptions, price spikes, shortages, all in time for the Christmas holidays. But this measure would cause significant long-tern damage, by asserting government fiat into what should rightfully be terms freely negotiated between employers and employees. The terms of this agreement are certain to produce significant and permanent price increases on consumers by dramatically increasing the cost of shipping everything that travels by rail. Above all, this crisis argues for removing the compulsive nature of forced unionism and to restore the fundamental right of individuals to make their own decisions and negotiate terms that to them are most advantageous to their needs. Twenty-six states have right to work laws and they tend to be those with the most prosperous economies and standards of living. It's time to implement the same reforms nationally.