More than 3,000 Unifor members at CN have approved a four-year collective agreement that increases wages, improves benefits and addresses job protections, the union said Monday. Unifor officials said the deal also tackles pension security, work ownership and working conditions, ending what they called a challenging round of bargaining.
“This agreement secures important gains that reflect the critical contributions of Unifor members to CN’s operations,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We are proud to deliver improvements that address pension security, work ownership and working conditions, which were top priorities for members.”
Unifor Quebec Director Daniel Cloutier said the support from the membership helped finalize the agreement. “The strength of the Unifor membership was evident throughout this process,” said Cloutier. “Their solidarity, engagement and determination made this agreement possible.”
The union said the agreement covers workers who hold a variety of roles in CN terminals and headquarters across Canada, including rail car technicians, heavy-duty mechanics, crane operators, machinists, electricians and administrative staff. The ratified terms set a foundation for future efforts to boost workplace rights and protections in the sector, Unifor said.
According to the union, Unifor represents 320,000 workers in the private sector across a broad range of industries.