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Trudeau Defends Binding Arbitration in Railway Lockout Amid Union Criticism

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defends the decision to impose binding arbitration to end the railway lockout at CN and CPKC, citing safety and economic concerns.
  • Union leaders criticized the move, arguing it undermines-workers' bargaining rights and sets a dangerous precedent for future labor disputes.
  • Trudeau highlights his government's labor-friendly policies ahead of a key byelection in a traditionally labor-aligned riding.