A variety of major U.S. freight railroads have recently made progress in resolving a protracted labor dispute with unions that have previously threatened to strike.

The railroads have reached tentative collective bargaining agreements with three unions that cover nearly 24,000 workers. They are the first agreements reached since President Barack Obama appointed a special board to oversee contract talks.

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