The Teamsters union is calling for an inquest into the death of the train conductor who died in the Hudson Bay Rail Line train derailment in September.

Grain from Western Canada is spending 22 per cent more time in grain elevators this year compared to last, and over 22,000 orders have been cancelled so far.

"Organized labour has played a big part in gaining benefits for working people whether they're unionized or not and we think it's important to celebrate that at least once a year."