CN Rail strike

“[N]ormal rail operations continue safely,” according to the Class I railroad, which said “it has implemented its operational contingency plan. The plan allows ...

IBEW signals and communications workers in Canada last ratified a five-year contract with CN at the end of April 2017. “We value you and your important contribution to CN and feel that this offer is reflective of that. Unfortunately, we did not reach an agreement and the union has exercised its legal right to strike.”

CN did not confirm that workers had gone on strike, but a spokesperson says the company has implemented an "operational contingency plan."

CN hauls more than 300 million tonnes of commodities and consumer goods across the continent each year. CN did not confirm that workers had gone on strike, but spokesman Jonathan Abecassis says the company has implemented an “operational contingency plan,” adding that operations are continuing “safely and at normal levels.” The Montreal-based company says it continues to encourage the union to resolve sticking points on wages and benefits through binding arbitration.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says 750 signal and communications employees have walked o...

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), which represents about 750 CN Rail employees, says signal and communication workers have walked ...

Some 750 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Canada walked off the job Saturday after failing to agree to a new labour ...

Have the Top Business Headlines newsletter conveniently delivered to your inbox in the morning or evening. The union last week gave the company a 72-hour notice of its intention to strike. “The impact to operations is highly likely,” Mr. Martin said. The last major strike at CN was in November 2019 when some 3,000 conductors, trainpersons and yard workers represented by Teamsters Canada walked off the job for eight days. The two sides are not meeting in person but continue to talk and exchange contract proposals, Mr. Martin said. A lasting strike could deliver yet another hit to supply chains in Canada and drive up prices for goods, which have already been affected by the pandemic.

MONTREAL — The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), which represents about 750 Canadian National Railway Co. employees, says signal and ...

CN Rail signal and communications workers go on strike across the country Back to video CN hauls more than 300 million tonnes of commodities and consumer goods across the continent each year CN Rail signal and communications workers go on strike across the country

The railway says the members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers rejected its final offer, which included a 10 per cent increase in wages ...

MONTREAL — The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), which represents about 750 Canadian National Railway Co. employees, says signal and ...

CN Rail signal and communications workers go on strike across the country Back to video CN hauls more than 300 million tonnes of commodities and consumer goods across the continent each year CN Rail signal and communications workers go on strike across the country

Canadian National Railway Co. said it has implemented a contingency plan that will allow CN Rail to continue to operate despite 750 signal and ...

The workers who went on strike are tasked usually with the upkeep of trackside electrical/signalling equipment along CN’s rail lines – including crossings and switches. “The plan allows the Company [CN Rail] to maintain a normal level of safe rail operations across Canada and serve its customers for as long as required,” the rail operator said in a statement. In 2019, more than 3,000 employees with Teamster Canada held an eight-day strike at CN Rail, heavily disrupting shipments across the country.

Signal and communications workers with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2052 say they have walked off the job to fight for ...

"And we are looking for a better benefits package as well. "The plan allows the company to maintain a normal level of safe rail operations across Canada and serve its customers for as long as required," the press release said. CN Rail signal and communication workers on strike for better pay and benefits

About 750 Canadian National Railway employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers went on strike Saturday.

CN Railway, union still at loggerheads as strike enters third day Back to video Article content Article content

KAMLOOPS - As of Saturday (June 18), 750 CN Rail workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Elect...

The workers are asking for two-day weekends, compensation for travel and a work-life balance along with fair wages. The signal workers are responsible for maintaining and repairing railway crossing and ensuring public safety, among other duties. The signal and communication workers have begun work action after negotiations with the employer stalled.