A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada’s two biggest railways. A …
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Commuter chaos: Rail strike would affect more than 32,000 workers in Canada’s three biggest cities
More than 32,000 rail commuters across the country will have to find new routes to the office if a work stoppage kicks …
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A potential work stoppage at Canada’s two major railways this week would harm small companies — from mom-and-pop shops to outfits with …
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Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice
More than 9,000 workers at Canada’s two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply …
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Labour minister rejects CN Rail’s request for binding arbitration as lockout looms
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, …