Canada's 2 major freight railroads come to a full stop as labour talks collapse

Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. locked out 9,300 engineers, conductors and yard workers after the parties failed to agree on a new contract before the midnight deadline.

Canada's 2 major freight railroads come to a full stop as labour talks collapse
A red Teamsters sign stands before a group of people holding picket signs.

Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. locked out 9,300 engineers, conductors and yard workers after the parties failed to agree on a new contract before the midnight deadline.