Insights and Stories on Rail Strike

Canada-wide freight rail stoppage looms this week as two firms issue lockout notices

Aug. 19, 2024 at 9:19 am CDT

Canada's freight rail network could come to a grinding halt this week, inflicting a huge economic toll after the country's two largest railroad operators on Sunday issued lockout notices to the Teamsters union that represents nearly 10,000 workers.

Agriculture groups campaign against rail strike

Aug. 15, 2024 at 4:36 pm CDT

By Don Norman

Canada labour board ruling opens door for rail workers to be off the job by Aug. 22

Aug. 9, 2024 at 4:09 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

No progress on rail strike negotiations, say union, companies

May. 23, 2024 at 10:28 am CDT

By Geralyn Wichers

Rail strike won’t happen this month, CPKC says

May. 16, 2024 at 10:27 am CDT