Through Rail is warning of service disruptions after receiving a strike discover from a union
representing greater than 2,000 of its staff.
The passenger rail firm, which operates as a Crown Company, stated that its service
throughout Canada may very well be halted as early as Monday (July 11) ought to the strike motion proceed.
Unifor has served Through Rail with a 72-hour strike discover after labour talks broke down in current
days. The union stated 99% of its staff, which embody upkeep and repair workers, voted in
favour of strike motion.
The union stated that the primary concern within the labour talks is job safety for its members.
A strike and repair disruption would additional damage Canada’s journey business at a time of rampant
delays, cancellations, and lengthy waits at airports and prepare and bus terminals.
Through Rail stated in a information launch that any passengers who’re impacted by a service disruption
will probably be allowed to hunt a full refund for unused tickets or make adjustments to reservations at no
further price.
Through Rail is warning of service disruptions after receiving a strike discover from a union
representing greater than 2,000 of its staff.
The passenger rail firm, which operates as a Crown Company, stated that its service
throughout Canada may very well be halted as early as Monday (July 11) ought to the strike motion proceed.
Unifor has served Through Rail with a 72-hour strike discover after labour talks broke down in current
days. The union stated 99% of its staff, which embody upkeep and repair workers, voted in
favour of strike motion.
The union stated that the primary concern within the labour talks is job safety for its members.
A strike and repair disruption would additional damage Canada’s journey business at a time of rampant
delays, cancellations, and lengthy waits at airports and prepare and bus terminals.
Through Rail stated in a information launch that any passengers who’re impacted by a service disruption
will probably be allowed to hunt a full refund for unused tickets or make adjustments to reservations at no
further price.
