Unifor members of Local 101R at CPKC have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action, the union announced.
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US Port Workers and Operators Reach Agreement, Averting Second Strike
Late Wednesday, East and Gulf Coast port operators reached a tentative agreement with a dockworkers’ union, CBS News reported.
Talks to Prevent East and Gulf Coast Dockworker Strike Set to Resume Next Week
Talks between the ILA and USMX are set to resume on January 7, little more than a week before the current contract extension expires, FreightWaves reported.
Unifor Members Ratify New Agreement With CN, Averting Strike
Unifor announced on December 22 that its 3,000 members at CN have ratified a four-year collective agreement, averting potential strike action.
CN and Unifor Reach Tentative Agreement for 3,300 Employees
CN has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing nearly 3,300 employees working in “mechanical, clerical, and intermodal functions,” CTV News reported.
CN Rail Mechanics and Clerks Vote to Approve Strike Mandate
CN mechanics and clerks voted in favor of a strike mandate that could see workers walk off the job as early as January 1st, CBC reported.
Canadian Government Orders Binding Arbitration to End Port Strikes
Canada’s Labor Minister is intervening to end the work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal, CBC News reported.
BC Port Lockouts Continue With No New Talks Scheduled
Talks held over the weekend between BC maritime employers and their longshore union were over almost before they began, FreightWaves reported.
Montreal Longshoremen’s Union Rejects Final Offer; Lockout Underway
The Montreal Longshoremen’s Union rejected a final offer made for a new labor contract, leading to a lockout being declared, Reuters reported.
BC Port Work Stoppage Sees No Talks Scheduled Between Employers and Union
BC port employers say they may be “required to reassess” their position as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast, The Canadian Press reported.