Canada's Railways Lock Out Unionized Workers, Snarling Trade.

Canada's two largest railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd., have shut down after failing to reach an agreement with union leaders, causing disruptions to North American supply chains. The lockout of over 9,000 employees comes after members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference voted to strike over issues such as scheduling and worker fatigue. The economic consequences are expected to be significant, with companies that rely on rail transportation for commodities like wheat and chemicals being immediately affected. The shutdown will also impact morning commutes in major Canadian cities. [Extracted from the article]