CFIB says work stoppage this week at CN and CPKC would hurt businesses

A possible work stoppage on Canada's major railways this week could be devastating for small businesses, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says. Reilly are dependent.

CFIB says the shutdowns could also disrupt public transit and commuting to major cities like Toronto or Montreal. The Canadian Pacific Railway Co., Kansas City and Canadian National Railway Co. both face the risk of work stoppages on Thursday if they cannot reach an agreement with workers represented by the Canadian Railway Teamsters Conference.

CPKC workers have given a strike notice that they will walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, while CN has said it plans to lock out workers at the same time unless it reaches a binding settlement or arbitration. Both CPKC and CN have halted transportation in preparation for a possible work stoppage by 9,300 workers at the two railroads.

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