Union representing rail traffic controllers ratifies new agreement
by CM staff
Collective agreement ratified before end of previous agreement.
MONTREAL — CN announced that on December 23, 2022, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference ratified a new collective agreement. The agreement covers approximately 160 rail traffic controllers in Canada.
“We are pleased to have negotiated a new collective agreement before the expiry of the previous one,” said Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, CN. “We are committed to working with our railroaders and their union representatives to create a workplace where employees thrive and together, we deliver better and safer service to our valued customers.”
The agreement came into effect on January 1 and includes adjustments to wages of 3 per cent in 2023, 3 per cent in 2024 and 2.5 per cent in 2025 and other benefits. The agreement is in effect until December 31, 2025.
