Sense of “urgency” needed for railways, union to make a deal before potential strike date of Aug. 22
“What it does do is give some certainty now that we’re looking at August 22 for a strike,” said Daryl...
Labour board ruling clears path for dual CN and CPKC rail stoppage on or after August 22
The WG was one of a dozen organizations that sent an urgent letter on August 9 to Prime Minister Justin...
Farm Groups hope railways and workers can reach a deal before a possible strike occurs
In a news release, the Wheat Growers were critical of former Minister O’Regan’s handling of the issue. “It is unbelievable...
Ministry of Labour Continues to Dither on Rail Strike
CALGARY, AB: The Wheat Growers Association welcomes the Hon. Steven MacKinnon as the new Minister of Labour. We ask that...
Minister O’Regan Can Resolve the Rail Strike Immediately
The Wheat Growers Association is calling upon the Hon. Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour, to provide strong leadership in addressing...
Wheat Growers Urge Minister to Prevent Rail Strike
Daryl Fransoo, the association’s chair, emphasized the urgency for the minister to mediate between the union and railway companies to...
Minister O’Regan Can Resolve the Rail Strike Immediately
CALGARY, AB: The Wheat Growers Association is calling upon the Hon. Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour, to provide strong leadership...
National Rail Strike A Possibility
Strike action of the 9000 union members could cause devastating effects on the producers in the nation, as Wheat Growers...
Gene-edited wheat tested
“I think it’s fantastic,” said Gunter Jochum, president of the Wheat Growers Association. “It’s good for our industry and it...
Wheat Growers are calling on Ottawa to take proactive steps to avoid a rail strike
When grain deliveries stop, grain exports come to a halt, undermining our reputation as a reliable exporter.