By Allison Lampert
By Allison Lampert
MONTREAL, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Teamsters Canada mentioned on Tuesday that there had been progress in negotiations with the Canadian Nationwide Railway Co CNR.TO to finish a week-long strike that has severed provide chains throughout the nation.
Some 3,200 placing conductors and yard employees are demanding improved working circumstances, together with employee relaxation breaks, at Canada’s largest railroad.
There was “progress on the desk,” Teamsters spokesman Chris Monette mentioned, including that there might be an “announcement later this morning” with out offering particulars.
Canadian Nationwide couldn’t be instantly reached for remark, whereas Labor Minister Filomena Tassi’s workplace declined to remark.
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