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 »
US railroads typically transport more than two million carloads of hazardous material each year including many chemicals that are hazardous including fertilizer, ethanol, crude oil and chlorine. The train derailment on Feb 3rd 2023 in Ohio has made news headlines all over the world. Since then, other train derailments have been in focus and now... 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 »
