Rail

Bargaining and the Future of VIA Rail

Last week, the federal government announced a high-speed rail project in the Toronto–Quebec City corridor, marking a significant shift toward privatization in Canada’s passenger rail system. Instead of strengthening VIA Rail as a publicly accountable passenger rail service, the government has handed over control to private, for-profit interests.

CALGARY – Unifor Local 101R members have voted to ratify the tentative agreement reached with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).

“Our members worked so hard and stood together to reach this collective agreement in difficult and uncertain economic times,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Together, we achieved important gains in work ownership protections, improved working conditions and greater job security for our members.”

CPKC Tentative Agreement Ratified

Dear Members,

Unifor Local 101R members have voted to ratify the tentative agreement reached with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).

VIA Rail Negotiations Update

Dear Members

TORONTO, Ont.-Unifor is urging Canada’s largest grocery stores, owned by Empire, Loblaw and Metro, to prioritize the purchasing and promotion of made in Canada products in response to the Trump administration’s reckless trade war against Canadian workers. 

In a letter to the CEOs of Empire, Loblaw and Metro, Unifor National President Lana Payne encouraged the grocers to make it easier for shoppers to identify made in Canada products on their shelves to support domestic industries and protect jobs.

Agreement Reached with CPKC

Unifor Local 4003 members at Toronto Terminals Railway (TTR) have unanimously ratified a new four-year collective agreement, ensuring stability and meaningful improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Unifor members at Toronto Terminals Railway ratify new contract

Dear Members,

We are pleased to announce that Unifor Local 4003 members at Toronto Terminals Railway have unanimously ratified a new four-year collective agreement.

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Toronto Terminals Railway

Unifor Local 4003 has reached a tentative four-year agreement with Toronto Terminals Railway (TTR). 

“This agreement delivers stability and important gains for members at TTR,” said Jeff Ongena, Local 4003 TTR Chairperson. “These workers play a crucial role in the safe operation of one of Canada’s busiest rail corridors.”

CPKC workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

Dear Members,

Unifor members of Local 101R at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 99% of members supporting the mandate, preparing to take action should an agreement not be reached by 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on January 29, 2025.