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Nov 7, 2022

Unions and rail companies remain at odds

Another union has voted to ratify a new labor agreement with rail companies, but there are still sticking points for others. The BBC reports on the agenda for the COP27 climate change summit, which has started in Egypt. We discuss the economics behind grassroots ballot initiatives.

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Unions and rail companies remain at odds — Brandon Bell/Getty Images

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The cost of getting citizen-led initiatives on the ballot has nearly doubled since 2020
by David Brancaccio, Alex Schroeder and Erika Soderstrom
Brian Allison/Marketplace
To get a measure on the ballot, you need a campaign to collect signatures. That’s gotten more expensive this election cycle.
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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
Nick Esposito Media Producer

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Unions and rail companies remain at odds

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Segments From This Episode

The cost of getting citizen-led initiatives on the ballot has nearly doubled since 2020

The Team