MONTREAL/WINNIPEG, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A strike at Canada's largest railroad, Canadian Nationwide Ra
MONTREAL/WINNIPEG, Nov 21 (Reuters) – A strike at Canada’s largest railroad, Canadian Nationwide Railway Co CNR.TO, entered its third day on Thursday, as the corporate mentioned talks had been persevering with with staff, assisted by federally appointed mediators.
Some 3,200 unionized staff, together with conductors and yard staff, hit picket traces on Tuesday amid softening demand for freight service. The strike, the largest in a decade, has slowed output at industrial vegetation making merchandise reminiscent of chemical compounds and canola oil that had been minimize off from their markets.
CN Rail Chief Govt JJ Ruest mentioned in a press release on Thursday he regretted the impression the strike was having on prospects and was dedicated to discovering an answer.
The railway has proposed binding arbitration, an possibility that the Teamsters Canadian Rail Convention union has rejected.
The union’s issues heart on fatigue, security and making certain that staff’ breaks aren’t lowered.
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