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Canadian National Railway Co. Layoffs 2020 — 450 Jobs Cut in Canada

450
employees affected
Media Report

CN announced the temporary layoff of 450 employees in Eastern Canada operations due to protest blockades on its rail lines that caused disruptions to over 1,400 trains. The company began recalling most of the temporarily laid off employees as blockades subsided and network operations began to stabilize.

Key Facts

Announced Date
March 3, 2020
Province
Canada-wide
Industry
Transportation
Laid Off
450
Company Type
public
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Canadian National Railway Co.

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