Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has been ordered by the Canadian Minister of Labour to resume service, but the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is challenging the directive, leading to a delay in service restoration.
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has announced the resumption of railway operations in Canada after the Canadian Minister of Labour intervened and ordered binding arbitration to end a labor dispute. The move aims to prevent a crippling work stoppage that would have severely impacted the Canadian economy and North American supply chains.
NetJets has terminated two prominent union leaders, including the NJASAP Vice President and Strategy Group chair, escalating tensions with its 3,430 unionized pilots. The union, NJASAP, alleges the firings are retaliatory and unlawful, citing the pilots’ recent successful contract negotiations. NJASAP plans to challenge the terminations through the contract-based dispute resolution process.
ScotRail has reduced its daily train services by over 600 due to an ongoing pay dispute with drivers, impacting travel across Scotland. The move reflects a wider trend in the rail industry, where labor shortages and pay negotiations are causing disruptions. While ScotRail aims to provide a more reliable service, the reduced timetable has sparked criticism and calls for increased negotiation efforts.
Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, is holding a rally at Calgary International Airport during the Calgary Stampede to protest Paladin’s denial of bathroom breaks and water to airport security workers. The union claims that Paladin, which took over airport security operations in April, has created deplorable working conditions, including chronic understaffing, arbitrary dismissals, and limited access to basic necessities like water and washrooms. Unifor is demanding that Paladin address these issues immediately and treat their members with dignity and respect.
WestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), representing its aircraft maintenance engineers. The move comes after prolonged labor negotiations without reaching an agreement. The lockout notice, which could lead to a work stoppage as early as Tuesday at 12 p.m. MT, has raised concerns about potential travel disruptions. WestJet emphasizes that it is implementing measures to minimize impact, including reducing flight schedules and providing flexible change and cancellation options for passengers.
Group home workers at LutherCare Communities Group Homes have announced their intention to initiate job action Wednesday evening unless their employer addresses concerns over wages, scheduling, and federal holidays. The workers, who have been without a collective agreement since April 2022, are demanding higher wages, recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and two consecutive days off for rest. The union representing the workers, SEIU-West, reports that members overwhelmingly voted in favor of the strike action. The union emphasizes the need for respect, fairness, and a living wage for its members and highlights the fact that everyone deserves a weekend, regardless of the specific days it falls on.