Workers walked off the job just before Saturday morning
Adding to supply chain woes, a strike by the more than 3,000 CP Rail workers including conductors, engineers, train and yard workers.
Their union, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference noting in a release, "As Canadians grapple with a never-ending pandemic, exploding commodity prices and the war in Ukraine, the rail carrier is adding an unnecessary layer of insecurity, especially for those who depend on the rail network."
CP management accusing the union of walking away from the bargaining table.
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan saying "We want a resolution and we want it now.''
But he wasn't ready yesterday to discuss the possibility of back to work legislation being tabled when the House of Commons resumes today.
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