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ACWI Advance - October 1, 2021

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: The STB scuttles the proposed CN-KCS merger and CP steps in. The board also seeks comment on railroad first-mile, and last-mile operations. Consumer…

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here:

In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories:

  • The STB scuttles the proposed CN-KCS merger and CP steps in.
  • The board also seeks comment on railroad first-mile, and last-mile operations.
  • Consumer spending on Halloween is seen reaching an all-time high.
  • Higher transportation costs are fueling warehouse demand.
  • California is restricting work quotas for warehouse and DC workers.
  • Allowing an employee to telework can be a reasonable accommodation.
  • What blue-collar workers want most are good pay and advancement.

Send your company news to Editor David Sparkman at dspark@comcast.net, and please understand that there is no cost to you when we use your news in this newsletter.

Originally published October 1, 2021 · updated March 24, 2023.

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