Potential strike hangs over rail industry as labour minister, shippers, union meet Monday

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Potential strike hangs over rail industry as labour minister, shippers, union meet Monday
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Minister of Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon participates in a media availability after a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on July 19, 2024.

The federal labour minister and railway and union representatives are meeting in Ottawa on Monday in a bid to make headway on a deal to avoid a potential strike.Posted: Aug 05, 2024 11:52 AM EDT | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago

A decision by the country's labour tribunal on whether a strike would jeopardize Canadians' health and safety is expected by Friday. Observers say the possibility of a strike will likely remain on the table after the decision, as players in industries ranging from agriculture to big-box retail worry about the fallout.

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