Union Rail Strike Impacts
CALGARY, AB: The Wheat Growers Association continues to urge the federal government to take immediate action to prevent a shutdown...
Grain Growers, Wheat Growers call for action to avoid rail strike
Lack of grain movement becomes a cash flow problem, as producers are paid upon delivery, Jochum wrote. “This is particularly...
Concerns arising in agriculture sector as B.C. port workers’ strike continues
Jim Smolik, who oversees stakeholder relations for the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, told farmnewsNOW there could be economic repercussions as those...
Wheat Growers Association keeping tabs on potential strike at B.C. ports
Jim Smolik with the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association noted the organization is a member of the Coalition of Rail...
CP Rail arbitration with Teamsters union a ‘sigh of relief’ for Sask. farm, mining groups
Daryl Fransoo, who farms near Glaslyn, Sask., said he’s relieved the dispute has ended between rail workers and the company,...
Agriculture Industry continues to warn about high cost for CP Rail work stoppage
Meantime, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Chair Daryl Fransoo says they hold the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference accountable for the...
Congratulations to CP Rail and TCRC
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers offer congratulations to both CP Rail and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference for...
Back-to-work legislation demanded as CP trains stop
“Many farmers across the Prairies are expecting the shipment of seed, fertilizer and other inputs in the coming weeks in...
Rail Strike Hurts Everyone – Immediate Back To Work Legislation Required
CALGARY, AB: The Western Canadian Wheat Growers hold the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference accountable for the CP Rail strike that...
CP Rail work stoppage begins after labour dispute, threatening supply chains
CP Rail trains have ground to a halt across the country after thousands of workers began a long-anticipated work stoppage...