Canadian Union Issues Strike Notice as Freight Rail Operations Resume

A Canadian workers union issued a 72-hour strike notice to one of Canada's major freight railroads shortly after resuming services. The union plans to challenge a government order forcing it into arbitration, causing continued disruption and potential economic impact. The government's intervention aims to thwart significant economic consequences.

A Canadian workers union issued a 72-hour strike notice on Friday to one of Canada's key freight railroads, mere hours after Canadian National trains resumed operations following a significant stoppage.

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference notified its intent to strike shortly after revealing plans to contest a government order imposing arbitration with CN and CPKC railroads, according to spokesperson Marc-André Gauthier.

Despite Canadian National trains rolling out early Friday, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. trains remain stationary as the union representing 10,000 workers challenges the government-mandated arbitration. The disruption continues as the Canada Industrial Relations Board deliberates over the union's legal challenge.

(With inputs from agencies.)