Canadian Freight Trains Could Stop Moving Thursday. If They Do, Many Businesses Will Be Hurt

Rob Gillies, Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune: Business
Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:42pm

TORONTO — Businesses across a variety of industries are bracing for freight trains to stop moving Thursday at both major Canadian freight railroads if they can’t resolve a contract dispute with the union that represents engineers, conductors and dispatchers. The impact will be widespread because so many companies rely on Canadian National and CPKC railroads to deliver their raw materials and finished products.

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Canadian Freight Trains Could Stop Moving Thursday. If They Do, Many Businesses Will Be Hurt

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