The Canada Industrial Relations Board said a work stoppage would not pose a ‘serious danger’ to public health or safety, despite concerns around food security, fuel supply and water treatment
The country’s labour tribunal says services provided by rail employees do not amount to essential work, opening the gate to a full-fledged strike in less than two weeks.
Consequently, in the event of a work stoppage, employees of the two main railways would not be compelled to continue hauling goods, including key commodities such as chlorine for water and propane for care centres.
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