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Analysis Warns of 'Disastrous Consequences' From $72 Billion Railway Megamerger (www.commondreams.org)

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A new analysis warns that the merger of two of America's largest railroad companies, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, could have "disastrous consequences," lowering employees' wages and increasing shipping prices across the country.

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[–] boydster@sh.itjust.works 10 points 8 months ago

I'd assume this is going to get approved

[–] LuxSpark@lemmy.cafe 8 points 8 months ago

Well, yeah. That’s why they are merging, to screw consumers. That’s always the reason, you don’t need analysis.

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

What was the last merger that was actually good for consumers?