CN optimistic despite potential strike risk [Video]

A CN Railway executive says there’s lots of track left ahead before it comes down to a labour disruption.

The organization has been dealing with multiple workforce disputes over the past year, and another is impending.

November 25 CN clerks and mechanics approved a strike mandate. According to their union, Unifor, the two groups voted 97 and 96 per cent in favour of job action, respectively. They are calling for improved compensation, job security and working conditions.

This would affect around 2,500 workers.

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At Canadian Western Agribition’s Grain Expo, Sandra Ellis, CN’s vice-president for bulk, spoke briefly about the vote for job action, saying CN is actively in negotiations.

“We continue to be at the table. Both parties have agreed that we’re going to negotiate, and we have dates booked, we’re at the table this …