Topic: Canadian Pacific

Paid sick leave for rail workers in the US: where do we stand?

US weekly updateNegotiations between trade unions and some of the Class I railway companies in the United States significantly accelerated and brought some results over the last month. Five of the seven Class I companies have found...Read more

24-03-2023|Comment|author: Marco Raimondi

US railway giants merge to create first Canada-US-Mexico network

US weekly updateCanadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS), two of the largest railway companies in the United States, finalised a merger that will result in a new company called Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This...Read more

17-03-2023|Comment|author: Marco Raimondi

7 new safety rules for US’ 7 rail freight sisters

The seven dominant railway companies of the US have pledged to adopt a set of seven new rules to try and avoid railway accidents. The rules are to be adopted by all seven Class I...Read more

09-03-2023|1 comment|author: Marco Raimondi

Will Bernie Sanders convince US rail companies to pay sick leave?

US Senator Bernie Sanders is still trying to provide rail workers in the country with at least seven days of paid sick leave. During a press conference held on 9 February, Sanders said he sent...Read more

13-02-2023|Comment|author: Marco Raimondi