As Some Grain Has Shifted to Rail From River, Railroad Strike Looms, Diesel Fuel Supply a Concern

“Union leaders said Monday they believed that a compromise could still be reached to avoid a work stoppage that could disrupt the flow of goods around the U.S. Four out of 12 unions have now rejected the proposed contract, while the other eight have ratified the deal. Both sides have agreed to a cooling-off period until early December.