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The article reports that Canada has refocused its priorities after the week-long strike of the Canadian Pacific Railway system. The strike held by locomotive firemen has affected transport in the Canadian hinterlands at an economic loss of 10-million dollars per day for the country. The strike was prompted by Canadian Pacific's firm insistence to abolish the job of firemen helpers once freight engines have been converted into diesel. In response to the crisis, the Canadian Trucking Association has mobilized trucking pools to move goods and supplies.

The article reports that around 120,000 workers from 16 operating and non-operating unions demanded a 30% wage increase for two years from the Canadian railroad industry. It states that Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson suggested the legislators to approve two bills, such as clearing the House of Commons before the end of the week and grant a one year wage increase of 8% for one a year to call off the strike and the transportation reform plan.

The article reports on rumors that Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker is planning to introduce compulsory arbitration law if nonoperating labor unions go through with plans for a nationwide railroad strike. The planned strike revolves around the issue of a three-stage pay raise totaling 14 cents an hour. The government has asked them to postpone their demands which was refused by the unions. Another proposed move to prevent a strike is for the government to pay the railroads a subsidy equal to the cost of the raise.

The article reports on the stiffening of the popular sentiment in Canada against strikes where the strike by railway workers for wage increase is closely observed. It also discusses the effect of warning by the Ministry of Labor of prosecution which sent around 700 striking employees of Canadian Tube & Steel Products back to work. It also reports on the close cooperation between U.S. and Canada to stop leakage of steel, zinc and other strategic materials into Canada.

Reports on the implications of the 1995 rail workers' strike in Canada. Main issues involved; Reasons behind the strike; Removal of the Employment Security and Income Maintenance Plan; Passing of the Maintenance of Railway Operations Act. INSET: What is ES?..

Focuses on a union-management dispute that shut down most of Canada's rail system starting on March 18, 1995. Government efforts to end the dispute; Cost of the strike to the Canadian economy; Impact that was felt from coast to coast; Disagreement among union leaders; Employment security, the principal issue dividing labor and management; The issue of workplace flexibility.

The article focuses on the impact of the seven-day railroad strike in Canada. It mentions that the seven-day strike resulted to monumental traffic jams due to the clump of automobiles, loss of 15 million dollars a day of business losses, railroad revenues, and vanished wages. It states the recommendation of 18% wage increase by the federal conciliation boards while a legislation that will allow for an eight % increase is sought by Prime Minister Lester Pearson.

The article presents updates on business as of December 3, 1960. The U.S. Congress has asked businessmen to submit written comments on the Renegotiation Act to the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation on December 15. A planned strike by non-operating railway workers was canceled when Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker threatened to outlaw it. The U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board has reaffirmed its position that it can order airlines to boost inadequate service.

The article reports that Canada is expected to face a nationwide railway strike in response to a recent decision made by a Royal Commission that railroad firemen are superfluous.

Looks at the five-day national rail strike which shut down service on Canadian National Railways and CP Rail. A back-to-work bill was rushed through Parliament on Aug. 27. Details of the strike, workers' demands and the work bill.

States that when Canadian National Railways and Canadian Pacific Rail Systems two biggest unions, Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWE), threatened to go on strike for higher wages and continued employment security perks, the railway bosses didn't budge. How the two railways have the highest paid workforce in the industrial sector.

The article reports on the bill that was approved by the Canadian House of Commons in late May 2012 that would compel the striking Teamsters Canada Rail Conference workers back to work at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP). According to Canadian Labor Minister Lisa Raitt, the government was forced to act on the issue to resume rail services for businesses, families and the economy. The opinion of CP's Ian MacKay on the issue is also cited.

The article reports that around 4,800 employees of Canadian Pacific Railway held a strike on May 23, 2012, but negotiations are ongoing between labor union and company representatives. The union represents engineers, conductors and rail traffic controllers. It has agreed to continue uninterrupted commuter rail service in the provinces served by the company. One issue dividing the two parties has been contributions to the pension plan.

The article offers news briefs related to the transportation industry in Canada. The Canadian National Railway (CNR) employees postponed their strike and continued negotiations at Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). Freight costs of ground transportation for shippers decreased for the second time in November 2010 after steady increases. The country and Morocco launched negotiations focused on a comprehensive agreement on free trade in goods and services, investment and government procurement.

Reports the tentative contract agreement reached between officials of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference representing Canadian National locomotive engineers and the company which prevented a strike planned for May 18, 2005. Terms of the agreement; Probable impact of the strike on the company's operations; Warning issued by GO Transit to train passengers if the strike would take place.

Advises that longshoremen employed by British Columbia port authorities returned to work after the federal government ordered an end to the four-day strike. Number of workers involved; Impact; Escalating strike against Canadian Pacific Ltd.

Comments that CP Rail maintenance employees walked off the job in parts of British Columbia and Ontario. How the company countered by locking them out; Claims of both factions.

Discusses various aspects of employees' right to strike. Settlement of negotiation disputes through arbitration; Passage of special legislation to stop the railway strike in Canada; Encouragement of parties to resolve disputes without resorting to work stoppages.

Discusses the motivation behind Bloc Quebecois leader Lucien Bouchard's support for striking railway workers in Quebec. Background on Canadian National Railways' (CN) lockout; Pressure on legislators to support separatism; Reaction from majority party leaders.

Reports on impending railway strikes in Canada. Trade talks between Europe and Japan over its automobile exports; Russian President Boris Yeltsin to speak before the Duma; Impending labor strike at Scandinavian Airlines System.

The article illustrates the importance of information sharing in a crisis, using the strike that happened against the Canadian National Railway (CN) that halted a large volume of movement on the railroad for most of February 2008. It notes that the strike was particularly vexing to chemical producers and to those producing dry bulk commodities which depend heavily on rail transportation. According to Marry Cove of Canexus Chemicals Canada, the strike has reinforced the need for chemical plants to be served by at least two railroads.

Reports that a national rail-worker strike in Canada has delayed the scheduled opening of the Port Huron-to-Sarnia rail tunnel owned by CN North America. CN's plan to create a seamless rail system from Canada's eastern provinces to Chicago, Illinois; Merging of Grand Trunk Western with CN; Cost of the merger; Intermodal transport market. INSET: High-speed rail gets boost from federal grant..

The article reports on the impact of a rail strike on the Canadian chemical industry in May 2007. According to the Canadian Chemical Producers Association (CCPA), the industry is seeing little impact from the strike, but shipments could be hit if the strike does not end soon. Canadian Pacific Railway Co. (CP) deployed staff to replace the strikers. However, the situation may change if the strikes drags out, said CCPA vice president David Podruzny.

The article reports on the country-wide strike held by maintenance workers at Canadian Pacific Railway. The 3,200 workers, who have been without contract since December, held a strike in May 2007 to seek wage increases of 13% over three years. Industry observers believe the strike could slow deliveries and loadings at busy rail centers, specifically at Port of Vancouver from which commodity chemicals are shipped to Asia.

The article reports that maintenance employees at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) are threatening to begin a strike in April 2007. The author says that if the strike will take place, it will affect the company's operations and will worsen freight delays in the state which was primarily caused by an ongoing labor dispute at Canadian National (CN). The CN strike, which began in February 2007, delayed shipments of chemicals, fertilizers and other commodities.

This article reports on the possibility that the Canada government will force the striking Canadian National rail workers back to work with legislation if a negotiated settlement is not reached immediately. It explains that the threat of the government came after realizing that the country is facing a possible fertilizer supply disruption because of the strike. It says that Canadian National workers resumed striking after rejecting a temporary settlement it had reached in February 2007.

The article reports on a warning regarding the impacts of a strike at rail firm Canadian National (CN). Member companies continued to cut down production according to David Podruzny, vice president (VP) of the Canadian Chemical Producers Association (CCPA). It is said that the strike may have a negative effect on the reputation of Canada as a dependable supplier of chemicals.

The article reports on a back-to-work legislation being sought by the Canadian government from the Canadian House of Commons to force an end to a strike of rail workers of Canadian National (CN). It says that the strike has disorganized the production of chemicals and other industries. It is stated that the continuing strike will increase international sulfur prices.