A strike by rail workers would have stalled the operations of railroads, costing the economy over a billion dollars. The freight carriers were able to reach a deal with a total of 10 workers' unions, representing around 60% of the 132,000 workers negotiating wages. Now, only three labor unions, BMWE, American Train Dispatchers Association and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, are left to come to a conclusion with the rail companies.