The labour dispute at the Port of Montreal is at an impasse, with near unanimous rejection by the union of longshore workers of the most recent settle offer from the employers association.
Possible Lockout or Strike at CN and CPKC by May 2024
The union representing nearly 9,300 workers at Canada’s largest rail operators, CN and CPKC, is facing a potential work stoppage due to stalled negotiations over working conditions and wage increases. Teamsters Canada, led by François Laporte, accuses both rail companies of wanting to remove essential safety-critical rest provisions from collective agreements, which are crucial for combating crew fatigue and ensuring …