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In an update on FridayThe railway company said the board will provide another update if no other decision has been made by then. CPKC said in its own update that the council had indicated that it would make its decision without oral hearings.
Canadian Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan Jr. asked the council on May 9 to determine whether some critical shipments should continue even in the event of a work stoppage (see “The Canadian Labour Minister’s move will delay the start of potential strikes…,” Trains News Wire, May 10, 2024). The measure prevents a strike or lockout from beginning until the council has made a ruling. Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference had authorized strikes against both railroads that could have begun as early as May 22.
“We recognize that the lengthy negotiations are creating uncertainty,” CN said in its statement, “and we are working to provide as much predictability as possible to our employees, customers and partners.”
CN notes that even after the ruling, a 72-hour notice must be served by the party intending to initiate a strike or lockout, “subject to any extension of the cooling-off period that may be ordered by the CIRB.” CPKC said late last month that it had asked the council to extend the cooling-off period by 30 days after it made its decision to “allow all stakeholders to plan” for a possible work stoppage (see “Teamsters Canada Rail Conference members renew strikes…,” News Wire, June 30, 2024).
Canada’s Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan Jr. asked the council on May 9 to determine whether some critical shipments should continue even in the event of a work stoppage (see “Move by Canada’s labour minister will delay possible start of strikes …,” Trains News Wire, May 10, 2024). The move prevents the start of a strike or lockout until the council makes a ruling. Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference had authorized strikes against both railways that could have begun as early as May 22.
“We recognize that the lengthy negotiations are creating uncertainty,” CN said in its statement, “and we are working to provide as much predictability as possible to our employees, customers and partners.”
CN notes that even after the ruling, a 72-hour notice must be served by the party intending to initiate a strike or lockout, “subject to any extension of the cooling-off period that may be ordered by the CIRB.” CPKC said late last month that it had asked the council to extend the cooling-off period by 30 days after it made its decision to “allow all stakeholders to plan” for a potential work stoppage (see “Teamsters Canada Rail Conference members reauthorize strikes …” News Wire, June 30, 2024).
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