Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Issues 72-hour Strike Notice

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian National Railway (CN), setting the stage for a potential strike to begin on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET. The CN strike notice highlights continued labor tensions within Canada's rail industry, especially as negotiations over wage increases, job security, and working conditions remain unresolved. The potential strikes at both CN and CPKC could significantly disrupt Canada's rail services and supply chains, affecting various industries across the country​.

Key Points:

• Strike Notice: The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian National Railway (CN), with the strike potentially beginning on Monday, August 26^th, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET​
• CPKC Stoppage : The work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) also continues pending an order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)
• Potential Impact: If the CN strike proceeds, it could be devastating and cause significant disruptions to Canada's rail services and supply chains, affecting various industries nationwide​

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