The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) says services done by rail employees are not essential, which has opened the opportunity for strike this month.
On Friday, CIRB ruled a sudden work stoppage would not pose a “significant danger” to public safety.
Shippers and producers, however, have said a pause in job action by workers at Canadian National Railway or Canadian Pacific Kansas City would create disruptions.
According to reports, if new contracts cannot be reached, a Canada-wide strike could happen on Aug. 22.
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