Canadian labour board issues decision on ...

March 15, 2005

15 March 2005

Canadian labour board issues decision on essential rail services

The following article is excerpted from the 15 March 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”.

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has issued a decision responding to the Federal Labour Minister's referral regarding maintenance of essential services at CN in Canada.

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and CN can now avail themselves of the right to strike or lock-out, says the CIRB, provided at least 72 hours' notice is given.

In a statement, CN said it remains optimistic that it can secure new agreements with the TCRC and IBEW without labour disruption, and it is talking to the unions about dates to resume bargaining. … CN … said it will maintain freight operations in the event of strikes or a lock-out.


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Canadian Economy & Politics
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