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Safety concerns are at the heart of the railway dispute as arbitration decision draws near

On Aug. 24, Canada’s federal labour board ordered the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPK) railways, along with over 9,000 workers, to return to work and enter binding arbitration to produce a new contract. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) acted on the government’s referral when making…

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Back-to-work order issued for 2 major Canada railroads. Union will comply, but lawsuit planned

The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a messy railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at the country’s two major railroads back to work so both can resume operating

The Independent UK

Canadian Government Orders Binding Arbitration To End Rail Shutdown

Canadian government steps in to resolve rail labor dispute swiftly, preventing economic repercussions.

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Rail shutdown: What the dispute tells us about labour relations and politics in Canada

The situation surrounding the nation-wide rail shutdown is evolving quickly as the Canadian government rushes to get workers back on the job and trains running again.

The Conversation

Children are too young for Facebook, so schools stop sharing their pictures

'Schools post pictures of children in dance outfits and on camps.'

Newcastle Herald

Canada Government Steps In To End Crippling Freight Rail Shutdown

Freight rail operations were set to resume across Canada following federal intervention to end a crippling disruption triggered by labor disputes at the country's two main operators.

International Business Times

Canada intervenes to end freight rail shutdown triggered by labour dispute

Ottawa orders railroads to enter arbitration with labour union to avert prolonged disruption to services.

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Canada's largest railroads have come to a full stop. Here's what you need to know

Canada’s two largest railroads have ground to a halt after an ongoing labor dispute couldn't be resolved before a deadline

The Independent UK

Canada Rail Freight Shut Down Threatens To Disrupt Economy

A labor dispute in Canada threatened to disrupt the North American economy on Thursday after the county's two rail operators shut operations, locking out nearly 10,000 workers.

International Business Times

Canada's 2 major freight railroads at a full stop; government officials scramble

Canadian government officials are meeting urgently after both of Canada’s major freight railroads came to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers

The Independent UK

US industries prepare for hit from Canadian rail strike - Roll Call

U.S. industries are bracing for impact after Canada’s two main freight railways shut down early Thursday morning.

Roll Call

Union dispute shuts down Canadian freight rail amid fears for US trade

Nearly 10,000 workers locked out at Canada’s two major rail freight firms in dispute over working conditions

The Guardian - UK

Canadian Railroads Face Potential Shutdown Amid Contract Dispute

Learn about the potential halt in Canadian railroads due to a labor dispute and its wide-ranging impacts on industries and commuters.

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Canadian freight trains could stop moving Thursday. If they do, many businesses will be hurt

Businesses across a variety of industries are bracing for freight trains to stop moving Thursday at both major Canadian freight railroads if they can't resolve a contract dispute

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International Business Times

Canadian Rail Dispute Poised To Disrupt US Supply Chains Amid Lockout Threats

Railroads collectively handle approximately 40,000 carloads of freight daily, valued at around $1 billion. If negotiations drag on, sectors such as automotive, chemicals, forestry, and agriculture could be particularly hard-hit.

Newcastle Herald

CBD waiting for parking blueprint and promised spaces

City of Newcastle's anti-car approach is anti-business

Newcastle Herald

Businesses invited to tap into $6.8 billion accessible tourism market

A new program is designed to show Newcastle businesses the ropes.

Newcastle Herald

Already jammed precinct needs car parks

Letters and Short Takes: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

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A healthy shift on the menu can cost a school canteen dearly

Letters: 'Most state schools are cash-strapped'

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As it happened: Breakaway holds off charging peloton in thrilling close finish as DSM-Firmenich PostNL take 1-2 in opener

206km from Florence to Rimini will test the major contenders from the outset

Newcastle Herald

City organisations step up to fill widening gap in services

HOMELESS CRISIS: What is City of Newcastle doing to address the issue?

Newcastle Herald

Let's be perfectly clear, transparency's a tool of democracy

New level of spin: The bureaucratic tactics making the fight for information tougher

Newcastle Herald

Council accepts 113-space deficit in EastEnd development car parks

Iris: Council has been 'evasive' about rebuilding lost car park.

Newcastle Herald

Councils left to make up millions when costs shift down

'Councils are subject to a burgeoning by state government'.

Newcastle Herald

Drugs, dumping and sleeping rough at Hamilton hotspot

The many factors at play in reports of increased crime in Hamilton.

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