Canada's Labour Tribunal views the August order to end rail shutdowns as unprecedented, sparking debates about workers' rights.

Canada's Labour Tribunal labeled the federal government's August order to end a nationwide rail shutdown as "unprecedented." Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon directed the cessation of work stoppages and the initiation of binding arbitration at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City. While he defended this use of discretionary powers to mitigate disruptions, critics argue it undermines workers' bargaining rights.

October 22, 2024
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