Urethane Blog
Canada Rail
August 22, 2024
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| Over the last nine months, CN has attempted to negotiate with the TCRC in good faith. The Company has proposed serious offers, never compromising safety, with better pay, improved rest, and more predictable schedules. With a work stoppage looming, we made one last offer to the TCRC on Wednesday, August 21 in a final attempt to reach an agreement. The union has not responded. CN has now locked out employees represented by the TCRC as of August 22, 00:01 ET. Until CN and the TCRC come to an agreement, or binding arbitration is imposed, all train movements within Canada and between Canada and the United States have ceased. This decision to halt operations in a planned and phased approach was made to ensure the safety of the network and the communities in which we operate. It is not a decision that was taken lightly. It does however enable us to ensure a safe and orderly shutdown and optimize the eventual resumption of services once the labour disruption has ended. What this means for you Embargo information has been shared over the past week and the latest on embargoes can be found on www.cn.ca/TCRCinfo. We understand the impacts of this stoppage on our customers and the Canadian economy, particularly ahead of peak fall volumes. We will continue to strive for an agreement with the Union and implore them to work with us to find a swift resolution and end the stoppage. In the absence of a path forward, we call on the government to act in the interest of all Canadians, Canadian jobs, and the economy to mandate the parties into binding arbitration. Updates will be provided as the situation evolves. As always, consult www.cn.ca/TCRCinfo for the most up to date information. Thank you for your collaboration and trust. CN Sales and Marketing |
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