Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has rejected a request from Canadian National Railway Co. for binding arbitration as the clock ticks down to…
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What is the bargaining impasse between railways and workers actually about?
The country’s two main railways and their workers remain at loggerheads over scheduling, safety or salaries — depending on who you ask…
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CME urges emergency hearings in Ottawa as threat of nationwide rail strike looms
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is calling for urgent action from federal lawmakers following a Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) decision that…
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Rail strike possible as of Aug. 22 after labour board rules services non-essential
The country’s labour tribunal says services provided by rail employees do not amount to essential work, opening the gate to a full-fledged…
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The world’s largest potash producer says its sales volumes for 2024 could take a hit if a possible strike by thousands of…
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Uncertainty hangs over rail industry as shippers fret over potential strike
Shippers and producers held their breath ahead of a possible strike by thousands of railworkers this month that would halt freight traffic,…
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Operations at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. will likely grind to a halt due to a strike expected in the second half…
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Rail workers at CN and CPKC vote to reauthorize strike at railways, says Teamsters
Union members at CN and CPKC railways have voted to reauthorize strikes at both companies if negotiated settlements can’t be reached, raising…
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Rail workers reject binding arbitration offer as strike threat still looms: CN
Rail workers have rejected an offer from Canadian National Railway Co. to enter into binding arbitration, as the country’s largest railroad operator…
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Rail strike would mean higher costs, lower sales for manufacturers, survey finds
A rail strike would raise expenses, lower sales and delay shipments for Canada’s manufacturers, an industry group says, as various sectors grapple…