Canadian government intervenes in railway labor dispute

Canadian National train — A Canadian National locomotive pulls a train in Montreal. The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association says “approximately four out of five [vehicles] made in Canada each year are exported to the U.S.” (BLOOMBERG)

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August 22, 2024 11:43 AM

Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon is stepping in to get trains moving again after an unprecedented lockout by Canada's two largest rail companies.

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