Canada’s railway labour disruption could be sign of more unrest to come

After four days, the unprecedented service disruption at both Canadian rail lines will come to an end Monday. However, experts warn that arbitration can put in place an arrangement for a few years, but that it may not lead to a long-term resolution. Big technological changes, such as automation, have had big impacts across Canada’s transportation industry, leading to labour unrest across the sector. This week’s disruption on the train lines may be just the latest in a series of disruptions yet to come. Heather Yourex-West has more.

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