In a significant development today, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has announced that it will not block the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference’s (TCRC) right to take job action. This decision comes after months of tense negotiations between the union and Canada’s major railways, Canadian...
The BCMEA and ILWU Local 514 are set to resume the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) hearing from August 6 to August 9, 2024. This hearing will address the union’s DP World (Canada) Inc. manning proposal, which the BCMEA alleges to be illegal and indicative...
Negotiations to prevent a major railroad strike in Canada will resume on August 7, after months of stalled talks. Leaders from Canadian National Railway Co., Canadian Pacific Kansas City, and the union representing their workers met with Labor Minister Steve MacKinnon on August 5 to avoid...
The Halifax port is currently facing a significant shortage of empty rail cars, leading to a notable increase in dwell times, which have now risen to 9 days. This shortage is primarily attributed to the ongoing forest fires in Jasper, which have necessitated the reallocation...
Recent Developments The political unrest in Bangladesh continues to escalate. The situation is worsening, with no police or army officers available on the streets for protection. Protests are becoming increasingly violent, with reports of gunfire in various areas. Despite this, trucking services will resume from tomorrow...
Recent Developments The political unrest in Bangladesh continues to escalate as the Army solidifies its control over the country. The resignation and subsequent fleeing of the Prime Minister have left the nation in a state of uncertainty. An interim Prime Minister is expected to be appointed...
Recent Developments In a dramatic turn of events, a new group, Army, has taken control of Bangladesh, leading to significant political upheaval. The current Prime Minister has resigned and fled the country. All businesses have been ordered to close, and the opposition leader is scheduled to...
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is preparing for a potential rail strike in late August, as labor negotiations with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) remain unresolved. During the company's second quarter earnings call, CEO Keith Creel indicated that talks have stalled, with the parties...
Recent Developments Effective from tomorrow, July 31, 2024, all curfews in Bangladesh will be lifted, allowing deliveries to be made to the port without any time restrictions. This change should significantly ease the flow of goods and improve the overall efficiency of operations at the port. However,...
Recent Developments The situation in Bangladesh has taken a turn for the worse due to a protest that escalated violently. Shots were fired during the protest, and tragically, some students were injured, with reports of some being blinded. This unrest has increased the likelihood of the...
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