The Teamsters union that represents workers at both of Canada’s largest freight railroads has filed the lawsuits it promised challenging the orders that forced employees back to work.
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Canadian Rail Union Says It Filed Suit on Back-to-Work Order
Private Equity Gets Rare Support From Union on Schenker Sale
Verdi, Germany’s most powerful labor union, is making the unusual move of backing a private equity firm’s bid for Deutsche Bahn’s planned $15.5 billion sale of its Schenker logistics arm.
August 30, 2024USPS Proposes Changes to Save $3 Billion a Year
The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks.
Tornado Derails 43 BNSF Train Cars in North Dakota
STEELE, N.D. — Strong winds knocked nearly four dozen train cars off a track in North Dakota, part of a storm system that spurred reports of five tornadoes across the Dakotas.
August 29, 2024Canadian Rail Operations Back on Track After Work Stoppage
Canadian railway operations have resumed after a brief work stoppage, following government intervention in an ongoing labor dispute.
July Port Container Volumes Jump Amid Early Holiday Season
U.S. ports are reporting record gains for this time of year with volumes being boosted by school supplies and an earlier-than-normal peak shipping season.
Train Movements in Canada Close to Normal
Train movements at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City are almost back to normal after a short lockout of unionized workers, according to data provider RailState.
FRA Report Says BNSF Safety Held Back by Industry Issues
BNSF is generally striving to improve safety, but that message doesn’t always reach workers who often don’t feel comfortable reporting safety concerns, according to an assessment.
Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Shipping Bottleneck
The Panama Canal is lifting restrictions that caused a global shipping bottleneck as water levels normalize after a severe drought.
Peterbilt 579 EV to Transport Honda Vehicles in Alabama
A Peterbilt 579 EV developed to transport newly built Honda vehicles from the company’s Lincoln, Ala., plant was unveiled Aug. 26 after a yearslong development process.