CN, Canadian m/w employees ratify four-year agreement

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

Canadian National and members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union Local 2004 have ratified a four-year labor agreement covering approximately 3,000 maintenance-of-way employees who inspect, maintain and repair CN's track, bridges and structures in Canada. The new agreement was reached prior to the expiration of the previous agreement and is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2015.

 

“We commend the USW leaders and membership for reaching and ratifying an amicable and mutually beneficial collective agreement with the company before its expiration,” said Jim Vena, CN executive vice president and chief operating officer. “The agreement recognizes the value of negotiating an early deal and it delivers solid wage and benefits improvements to union members, along with work-rule changes that will increase the efficiency of CN and its employees in maintaining and improving the company’s rail infrastructure critical to Canada.”

“I applaud the United Steelworkers and Canadian National for working tirelessly together to reach an agreement that will benefit both parties. I would also like to recognize their initiative and dedication to collaborative labor relations,” stated Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, minister of labor and minister of status of women.

 

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