It looks like the government will have to step in and pass legislation to avert a nationwide rail strike. And they look ready to do so.
The cooling off period is ending, and no one seem interested in extending it. The railroads are an industry deemed vital to the nation, so the government can step in to settle the labor dispute.
Whoever has a lot of knowledge about unions and the right to strike may want to step in and give some background.
The topic: Is it a good thing the government can prevent a work stoppage of vital industries ? Or does that undermine their unions ?