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Union dispute shuts down Canadian freight rail amid fears for US trade
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Nearly 10,000 workers locked out at Canada’s two major rail freight firms in dispute over working conditions
Both of Canada’s major rail freight companies have shut down their rail networks in the country and locked out nearly 10,000 workers after unsuccessful negotiations with a major union.
The decision, confirmed by the Teamsters union, sets the stage for an unprecedented rail stoppage that could badly damage the Canadian economy and have a significant effect on cross-border trade with the US.
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