Topic: CN

Collective bargaining disagreements Canadian Transport Minister forces lockout end, but picket lines will remain

Just a few hours after a massive lockout was enforced by the two main Canadian rail freight operators, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon decided to get…
strike or lockout? Work stoppage in Canada to have significant international impact

It is now official: a massive work stoppage for the rail freight sector will begin in Canada on Thursday 22 August. The initiative is expected…
news from the world Massive rail lockout in Canada could start next Thursday

The Canadian Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon said he would not get involved in the dispute between the two main rail freight operators, Canadian National (CN)…
Power struggle as America goes electric

North America, where diesel rules supreme, is about to see a shift in freight haulage hierarchy. One trans-continental carrier is about to break ranks, with…
Rail freight in eastern Canada paralysed due to protests

Rail freight in eastern Canada has been paralysed as protesters have been blocking many railway routes in the country for the past three weeks. Canadian…
CN exclusive rail provider for COSCO Shipping in Canada

The Canadian national railway company CN has been appointed the exclusive rail provider for COSCO Shipping’s discharge at the Ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Montreal,…