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Trudeau ‘decided to reward bad faith’ in CPKC, CN Rail labour dispute: SinghOne day after pulling the plug on the Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence agreement, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh told reporters how he would have approached the “suspect” labour dispute with CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) that briefly impacted Canadian railways in late August. Singh said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “decided to reward bad faith of...CanadaSep 5
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CN, CPKC rail service resumes after 4-day shutdownAfter four days of no service, Canadian National (CN) Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) trains are back on the rails across Canada. Heather Yourex-West reports on the relief from Canadians who rely on the railways, how much the disruption cost the economy, and the uncertainty about how long the network will remain operational.Global NationalAug 26
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Canada union strikes: What’s behind all of the labour disputes?The Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC) rail disputes are just the latest to hit Canada . The country faced a similar challenge when B.C. port workers walked off the job last year. Nathaniel Dove explains what’s behind the surge in labour action.CanadaAug 23
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What does binding arbitration mean for Canada’s rail shutdown?The federal government is ordering Canadian National (CN) Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Teamsters union to binding arbitration, capping off a tumultuous day that saw Canada’s two main railways lock out employees simultaneously for the first time. Mackenzie Gray explains what this means for the labour dispute.Global NationalAug 22
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Rail shutdown: Teamsters say Ottawa’s decision to impose binding arbitration is ‘not acceptable’Speaking at a rally at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC) headquarters in Calgary, Alta., on Friday, Teamsters Canada National President François Laporte spoke out against the federal government’s decision to impose binding arbitration, saying it was “not acceptable.” Laporte said the union doesn’t believe a third party is best suited to decide working conditions.CanadaAug 23
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Rail shutdown: Teamsters International head says corporate greed is a ‘worldwide pandemic’Sean O’Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, speaking at a rally at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC) headquarters in Calgary, Alta., on Friday, said corporate greed is a “worldwide pandemic.” O’Brien said that the union has an obligation to fight for its members, adding that the company only cares about its...CanadaAug 23
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How historic rail shutdown is affecting CanadiansWhile the federal government has imposed binding arbitration to try to get Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) Railway trains back on track as soon as possible, even a short shutdown is hitting millions of Canadians hard. Heather Yourex-West looks at the consequences for workers, consumers, and commuters.Global NationalAug 22
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How rail work stoppage could affect Canadian farmers, agricultureCanadian farmers are already at the mercy of the weather, and now they are bracing for a looming labour stoppage from both of Canada’s most important rail networks, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) Railway. Heather Yourex-West speaks with farmers about how this would affect their livelihoods and the agriculture industry.Global NationalAug 21
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Rail labour dispute: CN, CPKC work stoppage imminentAn unprecedented labour stoppage is imminent for Canada’s two main railway companies, as workers from both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) Railway prepare to walk off the job. Mackenzie Gray reports on the pressure to get a deal done, the pessimism over a last-second compromise, and the potentially costly consequences for...Global NationalAug 21
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Rail labour dispute could disrupt supply chain, affect commutersStrike action is looming from both of Canada’s biggest and busiest rail networks, as Canadian National (CN) Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) trains will soon grind to a halt. Mackenzie Gray looks at how a potential labour dispute will derail the delivery of goods and affect more than 30,000 commuters in Canada’s three...Global NationalAug 20
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Canada on the brink of massive railway stoppageAfter months of talks between Canada’s two main rail companies and the Teamsters union, both Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway are on the verge of work stoppages that could deal a huge blow to the economy. Mackenzie Gray explains what’s stalled negotiations for a new labour agreement, and what’s at stake for...Global NationalAug 19
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Canada rail shutdown: Labour minister orders binding arbitration to resume railway operationsAfter a temporary shutdown due to labour disputes between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway, Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon has intervened to order the resumption of activities and the implementation of a binding arbitration process. The minister has used his authority under Section 107 of the...CanadaAug 22
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Global National: Aug. 22The federal government is ordering Canadian National (CN) Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Teamsters union to binding arbitration, capping off a tumultuous day that saw Canada’s two main railways lock out employees simultaneously for the first time. What this means for the labour dispute, and how the first day of the lockout...Global NationalAug 22
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Global National: Aug. 21Five more bodies have been found from the wreck of the Bayesian superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily, Italy during an intense storm. The factors that could have triggered the catastrophic chain of events. An unprecedented labour stoppage is imminent for Canada’s two main railway companies, as workers from both Canadian Pacific Kansas...Global NationalAug 21
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Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech draws mixed reactionKansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement address at Benedictine College in Kansas last weekend raised fury after he touched on a range of issues taken up by Christian conservatives. He told the women graduates in the crowd that their “most important title” should be that of “homemaker.”U.S. NewsMay 17
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‘Just a reaction’: Bystanders recall taking down Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting suspectKansas City officials praised the “selfless” bravery of bystanders who stepped in during the incident and tackled a suspected shooter to the ground. “It was just a reaction,” Paul Contreras, who brought the suspected shooter down, said during an interview.CrimeFeb 15
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Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs victory parade appears to have stemmed from dispute: policeThe shooting that killed one and injured 22 people during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory celebration appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, police said during a press conference on Thursday.CrimeFeb 15
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Multiple shots heard as Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade endsWARNING: Video contains content that may be disturbing to viewers. Discretion is advised. Multiple shots rang out almost immediately following the Kansas City Chiefs hometown victory parade on Wednesday. Police and civilians were seen scrambling around Union Station as multiple people were reportedly shot.CrimeFeb 14
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Several children among injured in deadly shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl victory paradeA shooting at the Super Bowl victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs in Missouri has left at least one person dead and 22 more injured, many of whom are children. Jackson Proskow reports on what police are saying about the latest deadly mass shooting in the U.S.Global NationalFeb 14
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Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting: 3 people detained, gunshot victims rise to 22In a follow-up update on Wednesday, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, Police Chief Stacey Graves and Fire Chief Ross Grundyson provided updated numbers and details regarding an earlier shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl hometown celebratory parade. Graves said that the number of gunshot victims rose to 22, including one dead, and that...CrimeFeb 14