CPKC and union begin talks on labour relations issues

Unifor Local 101R has officially opened contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), seeking to address key issues affecting rail workers across 17 CPKC workplaces in Canada.

“Work ownership, poor working conditions and strained labour relations continue to present barriers to creating a respectful and productive work environment for our members,” said Unifor national president Lana Payne. “Resolving these issues is critical for both the workforce and CPKC’s long-term success.”

Unifor says its top concerns that will be raised during bargaining are high levels of contracting out, forced overtime and strict company policies that negatively impact work-life balance.

“Our goal is to work collaboratively with CPKC to resolve these issues in a way that restores employee morale and respects the critical contributions our members make every day,” said Payne.

Unifor represents approximately 1,200 members at CPKC who work as mechanics, labourers, diesel service attendants, heritage train mechanics and mechanical support workers.