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He has said something at some event @ Outaouais within the past couple of hours, but live video from the event is over & stories aren't up yet.
2024 Rail Strike (or not?)
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VIA, GO, Metrolinx, etc use both CPKC & CN lines. The CPKC lines will be affected because there will be no Rail Traffic Control operating the signal systems or to give track authorities.Hmmm…I always recall being told that VIA was on CN lines, but maybe the reality is ‘it depends…’
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Latest from PM: sort it out, folks ....
nationalpost.com
More from other MSM
www.ctvnews.ca
ca.news.yahoo.com
And a bit from Freeland
globalnews.ca
Trudeau tells union, rail companies to solve issues at bargaining table ahead of massive strike
Strike would impact, grain, airplane fuel, all aspects of the Canadian economy
nationalpost.com
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Commuters, billions of dollars could be affected by rail strike; Trudeau urges deal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging negotiators to reach a deal to prevent an unprecedented railway stoppage that could have an economic impact worth billions of dollars.
Trudeau addresses possible rail strike, says finding solution is in the 'best interest of both sides'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday that it was in the best interest of both sides to find a "negotiated resolution" as a nationwide railway shutdown looms.
As rail shutdown looms, Freeland vows no tolerance for ‘self-inflicted wound’ | Globalnews.ca
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon will be in Calgary Wednesday, after visiting Montreal Tuesday, to try and get the railways and union to reach a deal.
globalnews.ca
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Well, I am sure that will solve everything…Latest from PM: sort it out, folks ....
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Trudeau tells union, rail companies to solve issues at bargaining table ahead of massive strike
Strike would impact, grain, airplane fuel, all aspects of the Canadian economy
Colin Parkinson
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Our the rail police going on strike as well?
PrairieFella
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I worked for the railroad (CP) for a bit, the union is 100% justified in their demands. Rail employees are basically well-paid indentured servants, on call 24/7 with terrible work conditions, toxic management (why i hightailed out of there), draconian punishments and a good helping of corporate greed who are squeezing every penny of value out of maintenance and safety funding since the hostile takeover by Americans.
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…or nothing.
He totally ducked anything of actual leadership…instead an “aspirational word salad” and steered well clear of his Confidence and Supply Agreement buddy Mr.BMW-Rolex’s statement that he fully supported the Union in this issue.
Maxman1
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The employer demands include reducing the rest between shifts from 24 hours to 12 hours. That's on top of being on call 24/7 and the possibility of being called in while on leave.
Retired AF Guy
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Just curious how long this was?
PrairieFella
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Not long, a half year. I realized I made a mistake but I needed a job something fierce. I booked it as soon as I had an opportunity. What astounded me is management gets a bonus for enforcing safety regulations - which means they got a bonus for docking pay off the employees essentially. They'd make some shit up or nitpick something tiny and penalize the guy. They certainly weren't bonus chasing. All that said, it's even half as bad here as it is for American railroaders, there's a reason these American execs are pushing for the shit they're pushing for.
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Railways are mandated by Transport Canada to have a Safety Management System and conduct safety testing.
Be thankful it's the Company doing it usually and not Transport Canada, as their fines are WAY BIGGER, they can also lead to potential criminal charges.
People often gripe about safety testing. The reality is 99% of accidents are caused by Human Factors. People still run switches, cause derailments and accidents, leading to loss of life so we clearly need testing. I have seen A LOT of incredibly dumb stuff and it absolutely should result in some form of disciplinary action.
You are being entrusted with a 10,000 to 15,000 ton machine, that is worth millions of $$$, traveling upwards of 60mph on two little metal rails carrying, in some cases, highly dangerous chemicals and substances. Yep, standards & expectations are high, sorry not sorry.
The equipment is unforgiving and will kill you if you make a mistake:
'Fatal incident' leads to death of CN Railway employee in Montreal's east end
Authorities are investigating after a "fatal incident" occurred on Canadian National Railway (CN) property in Montreal's east end. An employee is said to have died during the incident, which took place in the Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough.
If you're a professional and treat the job like a profession, you'll have no issues.
The railroad also used to be the most dangerous of jobs out there:
From The History Channel's "Freight Trains" on Modern Marvels:
We have come a long way since then and the intent is to keep it that way.
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We'll see ....
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
Trudeau says government will have update shortly on solution to rail lockout
OTTAWA - The federal government will have "more to say shortly" on what it's doing to resolve a lockout at Canada's two biggest rail companies, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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That's the problem. I don't think he wants it solved. It'll just add to the chaos and imposition on ordinary Canadians. It will push farmers into huge financial loss and help destroy our native agricultural industry, among other industries. This is the kind of uncertainty and strife of Canadians that he thrives on. He'll swoop in after the damage is done, impose his will and then puff out his chest as our savior. I hate this marxist ponce more every day.
PrairieFella
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Lmao what
Meanwhile, in real life, the federal labour minister is ordering the matter to binding arbitration, and the interim extension of the current collective agreements in order to swiftly resume operations.
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Way to get all facty & ruin the narrative, party pooper.
Looks like it’s a purely executive action by the minister, so the LPC didn’t need parliamentary support. Makes sense. I was off track (heh) speculating it would require back to work legislation.
It’s a no brainer decision. No party would eat this economic havoc on their watch.
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Meh, last I heard they weren't doing anything about it. But it's good they did. Doesn't change my view of them
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