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Canadian Railroads Can Strike Aug. 22, Labor Board Rules
The CIRB found "no direct and convincing facts...that raise concerns of an immediate and serious danger" to…
Canadian Rail Negotiations Resume Ahead of Labor Board Ruling
Canada's labor relations board will determine Friday whether workers from CN and CPKC can go on strike.
As Bangladesh Names Interim Leader, Cargo Movement Is at a Standstill
Student-led disruptions have hampered trade in and out of Bangladesh, halting the movement of rail cargo to…
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Freight Shifts From Canada to US Ports Over Rail Strike Concerns
The CEOs of Canadian railroads CN and CPKC said customers have been rerouting international imports until…
Canada Labor Minister Resigns in Thick of Railroad Standoff
Seamus O'Regan put a possible rail strike on hold when he requested Canada's labor relations board review the…
A Canadian Rail Strike Could Spur an Inventory Glut for Apparel Brands
A port strike from union foremen has been averted, while a possible looming rail strike is already having…
Canadian Rail Workers Vote to Reauthorize Strike
The Teamsters called the second vote an "unusual step," as a federal review of the strike forced the first…
Norfolk Southern Forks Over $310 Million in Federal Settlement
The railroad is paying up to settle claims and cover costs stemming from a February 2023 train derailment in…
Canadian National Railway’s New Contract Offer ‘Unreasonable,’ Says Teamsters
CPKC said any Canadian rail strike would be unlikely until July, with a safety review from the country's…
Canadian Port Foremen Could Join Railroads in Potential Strike Action
As Alberta's Premier shared concerns about the twin labor battles, Canada's labor relations board is delaying…
Maersk Preps Contingencies for Possible Canadian Rail Strike
The plans come as Canada's Labor Minister placed a request that could delay a threatened walkout at the…
Norfolk Southern Retains CEO Alan Shaw After Shareholder Vote, Ending Proxy Fight
Activist investor Ancora had three director nominees elected to Norfolk Southern's board, with chair Amy…
Canadian Rail Workers Authorize Strike Vote
More than 9,300 workers at CN and CPKC can go on strike as early as May 22, creating concerns of disruption…
Norfolk Southern Accuses Activist Investor of Trying to ‘Buy Votes’ in Proxy Battle
Hedge fund Ancora Holdings signed a labor pact with a Teamsters division, but the rail company says it…
Here’s What Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse Could Cost CSX and Norfolk Southern
The Class I rail operators could be staring down $25 million in lost sales per month, both companies said in…