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Bargaining begins with CPKC

Dear Members,

CALGARY—Unifor Local 101R has officially opened contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), seeking to address key issues affecting rail workers across 17 CPKC workplaces in Canada.

Unifor to file for conciliation as talks with CN Rail falter

Dear Members,

MONTREAL— Unifor has filed for conciliation with CN Rail in an effort to move talks into a positive direction. The union is hopeful that with the involvement of a conciliator, progress can be made on key issues.

Dear Members,

Unifor Local 100 and Council 4000 bargaining committees have officially opened negotiations with CN Rail this week. 

These initial discussions mark the beginning of a critical bargaining process for over 3600 members across the country.

MONTREAL— Unifor Local 100 and Council 4000 have officially opened negotiations with CN Rail, representing more than 3,600 rail workers across the country, with key priorities focused on improvements to wages, pensions, benefits and work ownership protection for rail workers.

Last night, Teamsters railway workers at CN and CPKC were locked out. 

Our union stands in solidarity with Teamsters members.

Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the private sector, represents workers at the profitable and powerful CN and CPKC and will soon bargain for our own contracts.

RED DEER, AB – Members of Unifor Local 21-A at GATX Rail Canada in Red Deer, Alberta, have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with the company.

"This agreement reflects Unifor’s unwavering commitment to improving the lives of our members," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. "The wage increases, enhanced benefits, and improved pensions are a testament to the strength and solidarity of our union."

Unifor members at GATX Rail ratify new agreement

Members of Unifor Local 21-A at GATX Rail Canada in Red Deer, Alberta, have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with the company with 93% support of the membership during voting on Friday, July 12. 

The new agreement brings significant improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions, reflecting the strong efforts and commitment of the bargaining committee. The contract highlights are as follows:

The Government of Canada has responded to the petition concerning the future of VIA Rail and the development of the High-Frequency Rail (HFR) project. This response is a welcome step forward, largely due to the thousands of people who have signed the Get Canada Back On Track petition and engaged with our campaign.