Railroad Ruse: Government Seeks Supreme Court Review

In a stunning move, Attorney General Gregory announced last night that the government would not be appealing the recent Kansas City court decision regarding the eighthour law. The decision, handed down by Judge Hook, has left both the government and the railroads unsatisfied. The case, which was brought by a smaller railroad, has raised questions about the constitutionality of the eighthour law. However, with the railroad now operating under a Federal receivership, the government is likely to choose a new case to bring before the Supreme Court. Sources close to the government indicate that the Santa Fe and Union Pacific cases, currently set to be argued in Kansas City today, may be the new basis for the appeal. These cases involve significant contracts between the railroads and their employees, a crucial issue in the debate over the eighthour law. The government’s decision not to appeal the Kansas City case is seen as a strategic move, allowing them to avoid the precedent set by a smaller railroad’s victory. As the battle over the eighthour law continues, one thing is clear: the fate of working hours in America hangs in the balance.