Teamsters Vote to Reauthorize Strikes at CN and CPKC

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) today announced that close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC have voted to reauthorize strikes at both companies, if negotiated settlements cannot be reached. Overall, workers voted 98.6% to reauthorize a strike, with an 89.5% turnout.

CN and CPKC Reject Offer to Stagger Negotiations

Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rejected a proposal from the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to stagger negotiations with both companies by two weeks.

Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strikes at CN and CPKC

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) today announced that close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC have voted to authorize strikes at both companies. Unless parties can reach an agreement, a work stoppage can occur as early as May 22, at 00:01.

CN and CPKC Push Toward Work Stoppage, Neglect Serious Negotiation Efforts

Both companies have started the legal process towards a work stoppage. The earliest a strike or lockout can legally occur is now May

New Agreement at VIA Rail

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is proud to announce a new three-year agreement with VIA Rail.

Rail Safety Week

As Rail Safety Week rolls around, the Teamsters would like to remind the public never to approach tracks except at designated grade crossings. Moreover, it’s important to remain alert near tracks: trains can pass at any time, are quieter than ever, and can take kilometres to come to a full stop. Using train tracks as a shortcut, recreational path, or photoshoot location could result in serious injuries or death.

Canadian Pacific Guilty of Contempt of Court in Sweeping Decision on Excessive Hours

Judge finds that CP intentionally ignored court order to stop overworking train crews. Crew fatigue is a major safety hazard in the rail industry...

CN Workers Ratify Agreement

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is very pleased to announce the ratification of their new collective agreement affecting approximately 6,000 Locomotive Engineers, Conductors and Yard Workers employed with CN Rail in Canada.  The...

Teamsters, Alstom, Reach Tentative Agreement for Toronto GO Trains

Toronto, May 18, 2023 – The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and Alstom today reached a tentative agreement affecting over 850 workers who operate Toronto’s commuter trains. Union members will begin voting next week to ratify the agreement.

Passing of Brother Mohammed Khan

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the loss of one of our own, Brother Mohammed Khan. He died this afternoon in a workplace accident at the CN rail yard in Rivière-des-Prairies, Montréal...