Strike Looms Again as Teamsters Serve CN Notice for Aug. 26
A union filed strike notice against Canada’s largest railway on Aug. 23 just hours after trains began rolling again, likely derailing plans to revive vital shipping networks.
CPKC, CN Prepare to Restart After Labor Dispute Intervention
Canada’s two largest railways are preparing to restart operations after the country's government stepped in to try to end a labor dispute that has halted freight movement.
CN Will End Its Lockout Immediately, Rail Official Says
TORONTO — CN is ending its lockout immediately and moving forward with a plan to get its trains moving again following an order to enter forced arbitration with its union, a rail official says.
Miners Tap Trucks to Sidestep Canada's Rail Stoppage
Two mining giants are rerouting shipments and turning to trucks to deal with disruptions from a Canadian railway stoppage that threatens to undermine the industry’s operations.
US Shippers Scramble as Canadian Rail Shutdown Hits Freight
Importers and exporters are left with few options as a near-total rail shutdown in Canada risks delaying ocean shipments, spiking freight costs and straining the busiest U.S. ports.
CN and CPKC Initiate Lockout After Labor Talks Fail
The Canadian railway system has been struck with two major work stoppages amid failed labor negotiations Aug. 22.
Trudeau Tells Railways, Union to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canada’s two largest railways and unionized workers to reach a deal to avert a strike that businesses warn will cause significant harm to the economy.
Canadian Economy at Risk as Rail, Port Strikes Approach
Canadian businesses are warning about potential long-term damage to the economy if railway and port strikes go ahead and choke the country’s vital trading arteries.
Labor Minister Not Intervening in Canada Rail Dispute
The Canadian government has denied an arbitration request by Canadian National Railway Co., increasing the likelihood of a nationwide work stoppage by thousands of its unionized workers.
Canadian Labor Board Leaves Door Open for Rail Strike
The ruling found that a work stoppage between the Teamsters and rail companies would not pose an immediate threat to public health and safety, meaning a strike could occur as soon as Aug. 22.