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Some Shipping Container Costs Hit $10,000

In the rapidly changing world of global trade, businesses importing goods from Asia are now facing shipping container costs that can reach as high as $10,000. This rate, necessary for urgent full-size shipping containers over the coming month, marks a significant increase—nearly double the current...

Canada Seeks to Delay Potential Railway Strike

The Canadian government is taking steps to delay the onset of a potential strike by railway workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), according to an official. Last week, Teamsters union members voted in favor of a strike that could begin...

TCRC Bargaining Update CPKC

With the assistance of federal conciliators, CPKC and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) leadership are meeting again this week to continue negotiations to renew the collective agreements for both our Train and Engine (T&E) and Rail Traffic Controller (RCTC) employees. Unfortunately, despite our best...

Bargaining Updates – CN

Negotiations between CN and the TCRC are ongoing, with meetings held between the Parties on April 29 and 30, supported by federal conciliators. The Union has made it clear that it will not agree to move toward a more modern agreement based on an hourly rate...

Latest Update on Collective Agreement Negotiations at Port of Montreal

Proposal Rejection by CUPE - Local 375 On April 22, the members of the Longshoremen's Union at the Port of Montreal, represented by CUPE - Local 375, cast their votes and decided to reject the proposal submitted by the MEA. This decision underscores the ongoing negotiations...

Port of Montreal Strike Looms as Longshore Workers Reject Employer’s Offer

The Port of Montreal faces increasing tensions as longshore workers, represented by CUPE 375, overwhelmingly reject the final offer from the Maritime Employers’ Association (MEA). With ongoing negotiations hitting a standstill, the possibility of a strike looms large, affecting cargo operations and potentially disrupting maritime...

Rail Strike Looms: Widespread Economic Impact Expected

Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) are currently engaging in a strike vote that could significantly disrupt Canadian logistics and business operations. The strike is under consideration following the expiration of three critical collective agreements for CN and CPKC engineers and conductors, as...

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