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CN mechanics ratify four-year contract with 11% wage increase

(Source: Canadian Press, January 30, 2019) MONTREAL — The union representing Canadian National Railway mechanics, electricians and apprentices in Canada says workers have ratified a new collective agreement that will provide 11 per cent wage increases over four years....

CN, Unifor begin bargaining for new agreements

(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 25, 2019) Unifor National Council 4000, CN and CN Transportation Ltd (CNTL) began bargaining in Montreal yesterday for five new collective agreements. The council represents 3,300 rail workers across Canada, including workers...

Canadian railways ration space as congestion problems worsen

(Source: Reuters, January 22, 2019) NEW YORK — Canada‘s two major railways are rationing space on trains traveling to the country’s biggest port and recently prioritized some commodities over others to deal with congestion, the latest indication of their struggle to...