Federal Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon on Tuesday proposed the appointment of a special mediator for a 90-day period in a bid to solve the ongoing labour dispute at the Port of Montreal.
Grain transportation
Canada labour minister proposes new mediator for Montreal port workers strike
Agriculture groups urge White House to avert U.S. East Coast port disruption
Dozens of groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation, Renewable Fuels Association and American Chemistry Council said "the time has come for the U.S. government to intervene and ensure port operations do not stop" in order to prevent damage to U.S. agriculture and the economy.
To avoid fatigue, breathe
Fit to Farm: Deliberate breath can help influence energy levels, focus and level of alertness
As a new season approaches, so too do long hours of driving for many farmers. One problem that presents when we deal with prolonged periods of driving, whether in the field or on the highway, is fatigue. The agriculture industries are rife with long hours at various tasks and fatigue is common, posing a dangerous […] Read more
Unifor initiates labor negotiations with Canadian National Railway
Unifor said on Monday it has initiated labor negotiations with Canadian National Railway, representing more than 3,600 workers. The union said its bargaining priorities include an improvement in wages, addressing concerns about the pension plan and job security for its members.
Port of Vancouver grain workers walk off the job
Grain terminal workers at the Port of Vancouver are on strike this morning as shown by video posted by local media on X. Video from CityNews Vancouver shows workers picketing outside of Viterra's Cascadia terminal.
How to ace a roadside heavy truck inspection
Daily pre-trip inspections, knowledge and a good attitude are key
Every farmer has dealt with the frustration of a machine breakdown during peak seasons that stops field work in its tracks. But how much more frustrating would it be to have the farm truck put out of service on the roadside for an unrepaired defect that won’t pass a random spot check by police? Every […] Read more
Canada rail union launches court challenges to back-to-work order
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference union representing workers at CN and CPKC said has filed court challenges against rulings by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, which forced them back to work.
Canadian rail decision is a win for companies, union leader says
A decision obliging more than 9,000 Canadian rail workers to stay on the job is a win for the railways and could impact bargaining in other federally regulated sectors like aviation, the head of a Canadian rail workers' union told Reuters.
Canada labour board orders end to railway work stoppage
Teamsters say decision sets dangerous precedent, will challenge the move in federal court if needed
The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered on Saturday a halt to work stoppages at the country's largest railways, signaling an end to an unprecedented service disruption at both main freight rail carriers that threatened to hammer Canada's export-driven economy.
Canada rail shutdown may still delay western grain exports
Canada's rail shutdown may still delay loading of some bulk grain ships at the country's west-coast ports despite the government's move to end a stoppage at the nation's two largest railroads, traders and analysts said.
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