Democratic cycle returns city to time-honoured tradition Independent will in Newcastle forces council leadership change Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2024
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… The Conversation · Sep 8, 2024
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 · Aug 24, 2024
Canadian Government Orders Binding Arbitration To End Rail Shutdown Canadian government steps in to resolve rail labor dispute swiftly, preventing economic repercussions. Top News · Aug 24, 2024
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 · Aug 23, 2024
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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 · Aug 23, 2024
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. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2024
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 · Aug 22, 2024
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 · Aug 22, 2024
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 · Aug 22, 2024
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 · Aug 22, 2024
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 · Aug 22, 2024
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. Top News · Aug 21, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 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
International Business Times · Aug 19, 2024 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.
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