Rail

Tentative agreement reached with CN

Dear members,

Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 CN Master Bargaining Committees are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with CN, following extensive bargaining focused on securing meaningful gains for members. 

Unifor and CPKC Negotiations Reach Impasse as Union Plans Strike Votes

Dear Members,

Unifor and CPKC met during the week of November 26-29 to continue negotiations on non-economic bargaining proposals. 

CALGARY– Negotiations between Unifor and CPKC have reached an impasse after the company failed to engage meaningfully to make progress on the union’s proposals on critical non-economic issues.

MONTREAL – Unifor members of Council 4000 and Local 100 at Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 96% of Local 100 members and 97% of Council 4000 members supporting the mandate, preparing to take action should an agreement not be reached by January 1, 2025.

CN workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

Dear Members,

Unifor members of Council 4000 and Local 100 at Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, with 96% of Local 100 members and 97% of Council 4000 members supporting the mandate, preparing to take action should an agreement not be reached by January 1, 2025.

MONTREAL – Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 members working at Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) will hold strike votes in workplaces across Canada starting on November 18.

CN workers to hold strike votes

Dear Members,

Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 members working at Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) will begin holding strike votes in workplaces across the country on November 18. 

Toronto—Unifor members at Food Basics have ratified a new five-year contract containing significant wage improvements, pension and benefit enhancements, and better job protections against automation.

OTTAWA – Unifor is urging Canadian National Railway (CN) to prioritize the effective management of its rail infrastructure to ensure the safe and efficient operation of VIA Rail’s passenger services. 

Bargaining begins with VIA Rail

Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 have officially opened negotiations with VIA Rail, focusing on addressing key issues that impact more than 2,500 members across Canada.