CPKC workers vote to begin strike on Jan. 29

by The Canadian Press

Unifor members at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway have voted 99% in favor of a strike mandate, authorizing potential strike action if a new contract is not reached by 12:01 a.m. EST on Jan. 29.

Unifor national president Lana Payne says members are demanding job security, work ownership, fair wages, and improved working conditions.

CP rail
(Photo: CPKC)

The union’s Local 101R represents over 1,200 workers employed in CPKC’s mechanical shops, where they inspect and maintain locomotives and freight cars.

Negotiations between the union and CPKC are scheduled to resume in Calgary on Jan. 24.

This report was first published by The Canadian Press on Jan. 14, 2025.


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