A strike deadline for VIA Rail workers has been extended until later on Monday.
Around 2,400 workers were prepared to walk off the job as of 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time.
However, Unifor says the deadline has been pushed to 4 p.m. Eastern as talks continue.
“We remain hopeful that a deal can be reached,” Lana Payne, Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer, said in a news release.
The union is assuring Canadians that rail service will continue throughout the day Monday.
Unifor represents maintenance workers, on-board service personnel, chefs, sales agents and customer service staff.
VIA Rail is offering the opportunity for travellers to make changes to travel plans before July 31 without additional fees.
The strike deadline for VIA Rail workers, set for July 11 at 12:01 a.m. has been extended to July 11 at 4:00 p.m. eastern. https://t.co/1k49VVy5On pic.twitter.com/UXfF8jKs5H
— Unifor (@UniforTheUnion) July 11, 2022
