Two major Canadian railroads are on the brink of a strike. Teamsters working for Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN) are set to strike on August 22nd unless a new labor contract is agreed upon. The union is demanding higher wages, better benefits, improved fatigue management, and better scheduling for... Read more »
At a time of year when transportation and freight are already pressed, the possibility of a major rail strike threatens to further disrupt the US economy. In September, a tentative agreement was made between rail companies and unions, temporarily preventing a strike. Now it appears that a strike may be imminent next month. Contract negotiations... Read more »
US rail workers could be headed for a nationwide strike if an agreement is not reached within days, which could be a devastating blow to the economy and manufacturing. Union members voted in July to strike, seeking better quality-of-life provisions in their contracts. These provisions center around attendance policies and vacation and sick days. ... Read more »
