Rail operations continue safely and at normal levels with CN, says spokesperson Jonathan Abecassis despite the continuation of a nationwide strike by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
The action began on the weekend as IBEW 402 employees and others across Northwestern Ontario have set up their picket line on Broadway Avenue.
The company says that there is an operational contingency plan in place and is encouraging the IBEW to end its strike through an agreement or binding arbitration.
In a letter to all employees Monday, CN Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Rob Reilly shared the latest offer from the company to get a deal done which included:
- 10 percent improvement to wages over 3 years
- More paramedical benefits and mental health support in addition to increased flexibility to select a plan that best suits your needs
- Increase in meal per diems
- Double the mileage reimbursements when you travel for business
Reilly also stated that the company agreed to the union’s demands regarding better scheduling, an increase in the all-inclusive expense allowance, overtime procedures based on seniority, and the new classification for “work gangs” that will include incentives and an implementation process.
Negotiations continue.
