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As the 2024 election approaches, both major parties are aggressively courting labor unions. Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz and Republican nominee JD Vance recently addressed firefighter union members, highlighting contrasting approaches to worker rights. Union support remains crucial in battleground states, with endorsements playing a significant role in shaping voter turnout.
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On August 24, 2024, a Canadian arbitrator ordered employees of Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to return to work following a labor dispute that threatened significant economic disruption. The Teamsters union plans to comply but will pursue legal action against the arbitration ruling.
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The Teamsters union has filed lawsuits against the Canadian government's back-to-work order, which forced nearly 10,000 rail workers to resume operations amid ongoing labor disputes. The union argues that the government's intervention undermines collective bargaining rights, while the government aims to prevent economic disruption from the rail stoppage.