Canadian Rail Union Challenges Government's Back-to-Work Orders in Court

Teamsters seek to overturn directives that halted strikes and mandated arbitration, citing constitutional rights.

• The union represents over 9,000 workers at Canada's two largest railways, CN and CPKC.
• Workers were locked out on August 22, leading to a brief shutdown of crucial freight and commuter services.
• Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon ordered arbitration and mandated the railways to resume operations.
• The union argues the orders violate constitutional rights to collective bargaining.
• The court's decision could set a significant precedent for future labor disputes in Canada.

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