REUTERS — Unifor has initiated labour negotiations with Canadian National Railway, representing more than 3,600 workers.
The union said its bargaining priorities include an improvement in wages, addressing concerns about the pension plan and job security for its members.
Unifor, which represents CN’s car technicians and heavy duty mechanics among other workers, said its current collective agreement with the rail operator is set to expire Dec. 31, 2024.
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CN did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The rail company has already faced a threat of work stoppage this year, by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Union in August, until the Canadian government called for a binding arbitration to reach an agreement over a new contract.
Teamsters has filed court challenges against the rulings by the industrial labour board that forced them back to work.
CN lowered its profit forecast for 2024 earlier this month, citing the impact of labour stoppages and wildfires in Alberta.
