CN Prepares for Rail Strike After Electrical Workers Issue 72-Hour Notice
CN braces for rail strike
Canadian National Railway (CN) is bracing for a work stoppage starting on Tuesday, January 28, after members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in Canada issued a 72-hour strike notice, FreightWaves reported (1-26-25).
The union represents about 750 signal and communications workers, who are prepared to walk out if a new agreement is not reached by the Tuesday deadline.
“CN is aware of the notice. The company has a contingency plan in place and is focused on keeping the supply chain fluid and goods moving safely. These activities will continue uninterrupted as long as necessary,” CN said in a statement to FreightWaves.
Negotiations between the railroad and union began September 24, with the union filing a notice of dispute with the Minister of Labor on October 29, CN previously announced. That move led to the appointment of three conciliation officers to assist in negotiations. The union says more than 95% of its members voted to authorize a strike.
About 32% of CN’s $11.9 billion in 2023 revenue was tied to US–Canada cross border traffic.
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