Update on Possible CN and CPKC Strike
The union representing more than 9,000 CN and CPKC railway workers is organizing a second strike vote, as the current strike mandate is set to expire on June 30th. Details here.
Potential Strike of Canadian Rail Workers on May 22
Approximately 9,900 workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) might commence a strike starting May 22, 2024. Details here.
Port Closure – Bridge Collapse in Baltimore
Following a collision that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Port of Baltimore closed, leading General Motors and Ford to reroute vehicle shipments with minimal impact. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Canada’s Dairy TRQs 2024 Annual Application Period Now Open
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has opened the application period for the 2024 calendar year tariff rate quotas (TRQs) starting October 1, 2023, and with a deadline of November 15, 2023. Find out all the details here.
CN and CP Service Disruptions Due to Wildfires
CN and CP Rail are presently facing service disruptions due to significant forest fire activity in proximity to their rail lines, delays are to be expected. Find out the areas affected.
Biggest U.S. Trucking Company Shut-Down Impacting Canada
The apparent shutdown of one of the biggest trucking companies - Yellow Corp - in the U.S. is having an impact north of the border, putting hundreds of jobs in jeopardy. Read on to find out the details.
New Tentative Deal Reached in B.C. Port Workers Dispute
The ILWUC and BCMEA issued a joint statement late Sunday, July 20, 2023, saying a deal had been reached with help from the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which was tasked with ending the dispute that had dragged on since the beginning of the month. Find out all the details here.
Second Tentative Deal Reached in B.C. Port Strike
The ILWU Canada says it has reached a tentative deal with the B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) for the second time in a week. Ratification of this deal is expected next week. Find out all the details here.
B.C. Port Workers Call Off Strike Notice Hours After Issuing It
ILWU workers have called off their strike notice. The situation remains fluid. Find out all the details here.
BC Port Workers Resume Strike After Rejection of Tentative Agreement
ILWU workers have officially resumed strike activity after rejecting the tentative agreement. This strike continues to have serious economic implications. Find out all the details here.
