Signals workers’ strike at CPKC ends, binding arbitration coming

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has announced the end of a months-long strike by around 300 unionized signal workers. The labor action, involving members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, had been ongoing since last May when the original contract between the rail company and its workers expired. The dispute was resolved through federally mandated conciliation and mediation, but no agreement was reached.

As a result of the resolution, the strike has officially ended and the workers are set to return to their duties on Monday morning. Canadian Pacific Kansas City, in a statement, confirmed that the unionized workers and the IBEW have agreed to enter into binding arbitration. The new arrangement will include an annual payment of $205.00 plus GST for one year, with the option for automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks.

This represents a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. The offer is available to both new subscribers and qualified returning subscribers, but can be canceled at any time.

The affected workers are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing railway signalling and communications systems across CPKC's network, which stretches from Vancouver to Montreal.