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Trump administration wants to ensure Mexican crews operating trains in the US can speak English

The Trump administration has urged two railroads urging them to make sure Mexican crews can speak English proficiently

The Independent UK

CSX railroad's merger prospects derail as BNSF and CPKC make clear they aren't interested in a deal

The prospects for additional consolidation in the rail industry derailed this week when both of CSX's potential partners said they weren't interested in a deal

The Independent UK

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are confirming they're in merger talks that would create North America’s largest railroad, stretching service from East to West Coasts

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Flurry of contract deals come as railroads, unions see Trump's election looming over talks

The flurry of contract agreements announced early this fall — including two more Wednesday — offer evidence that major railroads and their unions are working to avoid the standoffs that led them to a brink of a national strike two years ago

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Canadian Rail Union Files Lawsuits Over Forced Back-To-Work Orders

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference challenges government orders in recent labor dispute impacting rail operations in Canada and U.S.

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Canadian rail union says it has filed lawsuits challenging back-to-work orders

The Teamsters union that represents workers at both of Canada's largest freight railroads says it has filed the lawsuits it promised challenging the orders that forced employees back to work and got the trains moving again

The Independent UK

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

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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

Workers at Canadian National Railway Co. will start returning to work Friday, union says

The union representing workers at Canadian National Railway Co. says they will begin returning to work Friday

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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

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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.

Al Jazeera

Canada rail freight traffic comes to a standstill over labour dispute

The standoff could cause economic damage and supply chain problems for businesses and consumers in Canada and the US.

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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

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Canada's two major freight railroads may stop Thursday if contract dispute isn't resolved

Canada’s two major freight railroads could come to a halt Thursday if they can’t resolve a contract dispute

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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

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.

The Independent UK

Possible work stoppage at Canada's two largest railroads could disrupt US supply chain next week

Canada’s two largest railroads are starting to shut down their shipping networks as a labor dispute with the Teamsters union threatens to cause lockouts or strikes that would disrupt cross-border trade with the U.S. Both the Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads have stopped taking certain shipments of…

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Welcome to The Rink, the hockey-themed party hole at the LPGA’s CPKC Women’s Open

They turned the par-3 17th hole into The Rink, a hockey-themed party hole where fans sit in the Penalty Box.

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Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota

Rail cars carrying hazardous material have derailed and burst into flames in a remote area of North Dakota

Tribune News Service

Feds approve major railroad merger despite growing concerns over rail safety

Federal regulators have approved the $31 billion merger of Kansas City Southern railroad with Canadian Pacific.

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