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Metra's Running; Threat Of Strike Averted

Unions reached accord with railroads before national strike was to occur next week.

Whether they board at the Morton Grove, Park Ridge or Busse Road stations, Niles commuters will be able to ride Metra worry-free next week and beyond.

The threat of a strike next week by railroad unions was averted when the unions and major railroads came to an agreement, albeit a temporary one. Read the Chicago Tribune story here.


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