If you work in the freight rail industry, one of the most grueling and dangerous jobs in America,

you are entitled to a grand total of zero sick days.

In case you missed it, let me repeat it.

You are entitled to zero sick days.

What that means is that if you as a worker get sick, if your child gets sick, if your spouse

gets sick, and you need to take time off of work, not only will

you not get paid, you actually could get fired. And that is precisely what is happening today

in the rail industry.

How crazy is that?

Senator Bernie Sanders laying out the major issue

that could have rail workers on strike by midnight tonight.

We'll have the very latest on the negotiations

and the massive impact that a strike could have on the economy.

Plus, the January 6th Committee is sifting through thousands of pieces of new evidence,

where it came from and what members are saying about its significance.

Also ahead, federal welfare money, a college volleyball

stadium, and Brett Farrf will explain how they're all connected and why it doesn't look good

for the NFL Hall of Famer.

Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Thursday, September 15th. I'm Jonathan Lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. We'll begin with the 11th hour negotiations

to avoid a railway strike that is already threatening

the U.S. economy. Workers could walk off the job as early as tomorrow if rail carriers and

unions fail to reach a deal. Amtrak has already suspended long-distance passenger routes

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