Rail transport in Canada brought to a standstill by a lockout

Rail transport in Canada brought to a standstill by a

A labor dispute between the two largest rail operators and the main rail union has paralyzed the entire network. In a rare occurrence, it was the bosses who initiated the work stoppage. CN and CPKC launched a “lockout” on Thursday, August 22. This practice, which is illegal in several European countries, could have enormous consequences for the Canadian economy.

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