'This outcome is further evidence that when employers and unions work together, we get the best results for Canadians and the economy'
Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) have ended the work stoppage that kicked in on the weekend.
“This agreement enables us to return to work effective noon Tuesday local time to resume our essential services for our customers and the North American supply chain,” says Keith Creel, CP president and CEO.
Read more: An arbitrator denied reinstatement to a CP employee in British Columbia who was fired after falsifying inspection records and misreporting his time worked.
The decision to agree to final and binding arbitration is not taken lightly, says Dave Fulton, TCRC spokesperson at the bargaining table, adding that wages and pensions remain stumbling blocks.
“While arbitration is not the preferred method, we were able to negotiate terms and conditions that were in the best interest of our members.”
TCRC represents roughly 3,000 locomotive engineers, conductors, train and yard workers across Canada.
“This outcome is further evidence that when employers and unions work together, we get the best results for Canadians and the economy,” says Seamus O’Regan Jr., minister of labour.
Employers and unions are somewhat divided when it comes to crafting a “right to disconnect” policy for federally regulated workplaces, according to a recent Ottawa report.
