Unifor members ratify new agreement with Canadian National Railway

Unifor members at CN Railway ratified a new four-year agreement, improving wages and job protections, thus averting a strike. Key negotiations included pension and job security.

Unifor's Canadian National Railway members vote for strike authorization

Citi shuffles transportation stock ratings after post-election sector rally

Citi analysts downgraded Knight-Swift and Schneider National stocks, citing valuation concerns after a post-election rally, yet upgraded C.H. Robinson and Canadian National due to favorable setups.

US urges freight railroads to guarantee paid sick leave for all

The Biden administration urges major freight railroads to guarantee paid sick leave for all workers, highlighting the need and recent improvements in worker benefits.

Canada rail union launches court challenges to back-to-work order

The Teamsters union challenges labor board rulings forcing workers back to rail jobs, claiming it undermines bargaining rights, while seeking to set precedents for future labor disputes.

Canada's rail shutdown could hit GDP hard, kill jobs if protracted

Canada's economy may face billions in losses due to a rail stoppage, impacting GDP and employment, unless the stoppage is resolved quickly.

Factbox-Key facts about Canada's biggest rail operators as work stoppage begins

Canada's freight rail operators face a critical work stoppage affecting thousands of workers and risking billions in economic damage amid negotiations with the Teamsters' union.

Canada moves to end rail shutdown quickly; CN workers to return to work

Workers at Canadian National Railway return as the Canadian government intervenes to end a rail stoppage affecting thousands and potentially harming the economy.

Union Pacific warns of 'devastating consequences' from Canada rail strike

Union Pacific warns a potential Canadian rail strike could disrupt the economy, halt over 2,500 freight cars daily, and impact industry costs significantly.

Canada tells rail companies, union to work harder to avert crippling stoppage

Canada's labor minister seeks to prevent a historic rail transport stoppage as negotiations continue between major rail companies and union, risking significant economic impacts.