Teamsters reject CN deal, company proposes binding arbitration

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The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference has rejected a second proposed settlement with CN.

Members of the union narrowly voted in opposition to a tentative agreement reached on Feb. 10, with 891 voting in opposition and 852 voting in favour. 64.2 per cent of the membership participated in the vote.

CN said it is now proposing binding arbitration to reach a contract with the union and the union said it has been advised there would be no further negotiation on the contract.

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference represents approximately 3,000 CN train conductors, trainpersons, yardpersons and traffic coordinators

Teamsters reject CN deal, company proposes binding arbitration - The Northern View

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Canadian National Railway Company and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference resume negotiations

OTTAWA, March 22, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated the Canadian National Railway (CN) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) for returning to the bargaining table and working to reach a new agreement.

Mediators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) are assisting the parties with negotiations. The FMCS provides dispute resolution and prevention assistance to trade unions and employers under the jurisdiction of the Canada Labour Code.

Canadian National Railway Company and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference resume negotiations | SYS-CON MEDIA

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CN Rail, union to meet Wednesday in last push for contract

(Reuters) - Canadian National Railway Co and the Teamsters union will meet in Montreal on Wednesday to make a final attempt at reaching a labor deal for some 3,000 conductors, yard workers, and traffic coordinators, the two groups said on Monday.

CN Rail, union to meet Wednesday in last push for contract | Reuters