CN Rail strike averted as tentative deal reached with signal workers’ union
Posted January 28, 2025 7:08 am.
A possible Canadian National Railway strike was avoided after the railroad company reached a tentative agreement with the union representing signal and communications workers.
The International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) issued a strike notice over the weekend, warning that workers could leave their jobs as early as Tuesday if a deal was not reached.
In a statement, CN Rail says details of the four-year tentative agreement will not be released until the deal is ratified. The collective agreement with IBEW expired on Dec. 31, 2024.
The union represents approximately 750 signals and communication employees at CN Rail across Canada.
The union pushed for better work-life balance and higher pay for its workers.
