Canada’s two major freight railroads could come to a halt Thursday if they can’t resolve a contract dispute. Canadian National and CPKC are trying to negotiate a deal with the union that represents their engineers, conductors and dispatchers. The government could intervene to keep trains moving.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a statement on the potential rail strike following an event in Gatineau, Quebec, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a statement on the potential rail strike following an event in Gatineau, Quebec, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a statement on the potential rail strike following an event in Gatineau, Quebec, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.
The new five-year contract with the Transportation Communications Union, the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen and the Transport Workers Union will provide 17.5% raises, better benefits and vacation time for about 1,600 clerks and the carmen who inspect railcars. TCU President Artie Maratea said he’s proud that his union reached a deal “without years of unnecessary delay and stall tactics.
The railroads said their contract offers have included raises consistent with recent deals in the industry. Engineers make about $150,000 a year on Canadian National while conductors earn $120,000, and CPKC says its wages are comparable.Countless businesses that rely on railroads to deliver their raw materials and finished products would be hurt if the trains do stop. All rail traffic in Canada and all cross-border traffic with the U.S.
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