CN Lockout Ends: Implications for Motor Carriers and Cross-Border Freight

[Mike]

The recent resolution of the labor dispute involving Canadian National Railway (CN) has significant implications for truck drivers and motor carriers. The lockout had threatened to disrupt the North American supply chain, particularly affecting industries like automotive, agriculture, and manufacturing that rely on rail for transporting goods. Trucking companies were at risk of facing increased demand for alternative transport solutions, leading to potential delays, congestion, and increased costs. With CN resuming operations, the risk of these disruptions has been mitigated, ensuring a steady flow of goods across the continent.

CN Lockout Ends: Implications for Motor Carriers and Cross-Border Freight

The recent resolution of the labor dispute involving Canadian National Railway (CN) has significant implications for truck drivers and motor carriers. The lockout had threatened to disrupt the Nort…

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[Rigjockey]

Just an update there is no resolution. Teamsters at CN have filed a 72 hour strike notice. (they were previously locked out by CN). CPKC workers have not returned to work.

 

[Rigjockey]

Teamsters challenge minister's move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

Rail workers fought back Friday against the federal government's move to get them back on the job, with a fresh strike notice and a regulatory challenge making it unclear when most freight traffic will resume.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[389 Hood]

I don't get it. Just about every goonion member makes better money, has better medical benefits and more paid time off and retirement benefits than just about any other worker besides those that are self employed, yet they keep wanting more and more. The self employed never take time off until they have established their businesses with loyal people surrounding them.

With the economy in turmoil, the so-called supply chain shortages and the political landscape being as bad as it is, why can't they just shut up, work their 40 hours, collect their $150k per year and leave things alone?

I hate trains as much as anybody. I wish I had all the hours back that I've waited for trains to sit in the middle of the road while the conductor eats breakfast at the local diner.

 

[Rigjockey]

I don't get it. Just about every goonion member makes better money, has better medical benefits and more paid time off and retirement benefits than just about any other worker besides those that are self employed, yet they keep wanting more and more. The self employed never take time off until they have established their businesses with loyal people surrounding them.

I worked for CP rail and trust me they don't "work" very hard. The Union knows the got the country, the company and N.America by the short and curlies and they are going to use that leverage to the fullest.
I am actually surprised all of this started with a "lock out" by the rail companies. IMO they, the rail companies have the most to lose.

 

[Mike]

Just read yesterday that the lockout may be back in effect soon.

 

[Duck]

I don't get it. Just about every goonion member makes better money, has better medical benefits and more paid time off and retirement benefits than just about any other worker besides those that are self employed, yet they keep wanting more and more. The self employed never take time off until they have established their businesses with loyal people surrounding them.

With the economy in turmoil, the so-called supply chain shortages and the political landscape being as bad as it is, why can't they just shut up, work their 40 hours, collect their $150k per year and leave things alone?

I hate trains as much as anybody. I wish I had all the hours back that I've waited for trains to sit in the middle of the road while the conductor eats breakfast at the local diner.

They're constantly fed bullshit by their union.

Unions are never going to admit they served their purpose half a century ago and are no longer necessary in most industries, except to maintain pension funds.

They have to keep filling their members' heads with bullshit in order to make it look like they're still being mistreated like they were 100 years ago, to make it seem like they still have a purpose. Otherwise unions would cease to exist, and union leaders would lose their political war chest.

Same thing with people like Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson. The civil rights movement accomplished everything they set out to accomplish, but they don't want to admit it.

I sincerely HOPE it's not like that with all of the medical research charities.