Canadian Rail Workers Ordered Back to Work Amid Legal Challenge

Union complies with federal directive but plans to contest arbitration ruling, raising concerns about workers' rights.

More than 9,000 rail workers from Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City must return to work by Monday.
The Teamsters union plans to legally challenge the Canada Industrial Relations Board's arbitration order.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon requested the order to prevent economic disruption caused by the rail lockout.
Experts warn the decision sets a troubling precedent for future labor negotiations in federally regulated industries.
Businesses dependent on rail services faced significant disruptions during the short-lived lockout.