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CN and CPKC Reject Offer to Stagger Negotiations

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Venerdì, Giugno 7, 2024
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OTTAWA, June 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rejected a proposal from the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to stagger negotiations with both companies by two weeks.

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  • OTTAWA, June 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rejected a proposal from the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to stagger negotiations with both companies by two weeks.
  • The move would avoid simultaneous work stoppages at CN and CPKC, significantly reducing the economic impacts from any disruptions to the supply chain from a strike or lock out.
  • Both CN and CPKC are standing in the way of that,” added Boucher, President.
  • Claims by both CN and CPKC that they are trying to modernize or bring more work-life balance to the workforce are nothing less than preposterous.

CN Formally Offers Binding Arbitration to TCRC

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Giovedì, Giugno 6, 2024
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MONTREAL, June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced that earlier this week, it had formally offered the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to enter into binding arbitration.

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  • MONTREAL, June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today announced that earlier this week, it had formally offered the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to enter into binding arbitration.
  • The TCRC has rejected all offers put to them and has now rejected a voluntary arbitration process.
  • CN initially attempted to modernize the collective agreement to improve work life balance for employees and productivity through scheduling and hourly wages.
  • However, the CIRB’s request for clarity does not impact CN and the TCRC’s ability to continue bargaining.

ITS Logistics May Port Rail Ramp Index: Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress at US West Coast

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Giovedì, Maggio 16, 2024
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In addition, due to the potential Canadian rail strike, more stress will hit the US West Coast as shippers divert containers to the US to avoid potential operational issues.

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  • In addition, due to the potential Canadian rail strike, more stress will hit the US West Coast as shippers divert containers to the US to avoid potential operational issues.
  • The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index forecasts port container and dray operations for the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf regions.
  • Ocean and domestic container rail ramp operations are also highlighted in the index for both the West Inland and East Inland regions.
  • Visit here for a full comprehensive copy of the index with expected forecasts for the US port and rail ramps.

Minister O'Regan appoints Industrial Inquiry Commission on longshoring disputes at Canada's West Coast ports

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Lunedì, Aprile 22, 2024
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Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission on the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada's West Coast ports.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission on the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada's West Coast ports.
  • The Commission will be chaired by Vincent Ready and will include Amanda Rogers as a Member of the Commission.
  • The Commission will present its findings and recommendations in a report to the Minister in Spring 2025.
  • They concluded that the West Coast ports represent a unique case study that requires deeper examination.

Minister O'Regan announces the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Mercoledì, Dicembre 20, 2023
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Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.
  • From 2012 to 2014, she served as the Vice-President at Large of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada.
  • "The Canada Industrial Relations Board is trusted and respected by employers and unions right across this country.
  • Angela and Paul's appointment and reappointment to the Board will serve it well in the years to come."

Minister O'Regan introduces legislation to ban the use of replacement workers

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Giovedì, Novembre 9, 2023
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The use of replacement workers can distract from negotiations, it can prolong disputes, and it can damage labour relations for years to come.

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  • The use of replacement workers can distract from negotiations, it can prolong disputes, and it can damage labour relations for years to come.
  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. introduced legislation which proposes to ban the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces during a strike or lockout.
  • Bill C-58 would ban employers from using replacement workers to do the work of unionized employees who are on strike or locked out.
  • This part contains provisions related to replacement workers and maintenance of activities, as well as dispute resolution, strikes and lockouts.

Minister O' Regan announces reappointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Giovedì, Ottobre 26, 2023
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Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.

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  • Elizabeth Cameron has been serving as a full-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2021.
  • She held the positions of Vice-President, Labour Relations at NAV CANADA, where she served as chief labour relations negotiator under numerous collective agreements.
  • Richard Brabander has been a full-time member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2013.
  • Barbara Mittleman has been serving as a part-time employer representative member of the Canada Industrial Relations Board since 2016.

Joint Statement from Ministers O'Regan and Rodriguez

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Sabato, Agosto 5, 2023
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The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the ILWU Canada have now both ratified the agreement.

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  • The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the ILWU Canada have now both ratified the agreement.
  • This is good news for the employer, the union, and the many workers and businesses across Canada that rely on our BC ports.
  • But it is how the best, most resilient deals are made.
  • This dispute caused serious disruption to our supply chains, risking our strong international reputation as a reliable trading partner.

B.C. labour dispute: It's time for an industrial inquiry commission into ports and automation

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Mercoledì, Agosto 2, 2023
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A new tentative agreement was reached on July 30 between the two groups involved in a labour dispute affecting British Columbia ports with the help of the Industrial Relations Board.

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  • A new tentative agreement was reached on July 30 between the two groups involved in a labour dispute affecting British Columbia ports with the help of the Industrial Relations Board.
  • At the beginning of July, about 7,400 port workers went on strike for 13 days over issues including automation, outside contracting and the increasing cost of living.
  • This new deal — between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) and the B.C.

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    • After the initial deal between the union and the employer’s association was rejected, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board whether a negotiated resolution was still possible, and to impose a new collective agreement or binding arbitration if it was not.
    • Despite many people demanding back-to-work legislation, O'Regan followed the Canada Labour Code, which encourages free collective bargaining and advocates for the constructive settlement of disputes.

Dockworkers and new technologies

    • To understand the current dispute, we need to overturn the myth that west coast unionized dockworkers have refused to accept new cargo handling technologies.
    • Since the 1960s, ports on the west coast of North America have benefited enormously from mechanization and modernization agreements, now enshrined in various collective agreements.
    • ports is a full union member: roughly two-fifths are members, one-fifth are casuals with benefits and two-fifths are casuals without benefits.

Commissions have helped before

    • Industrial commissions have helped management and union find a path out of an impasse before — even if not everyone likes what they recommend.
    • One of the original clauses in the 1963 Mechanization and Modernization Agreement stated that Vancouver-bound containers had to be filled and emptied by ILWU members.

Industrial inquiry commission

    • A commission on port automation can share information, promote understanding and make recommendations.
    • It would examine trends in container terminal automation, as well as technology trends in non-containerized and commodity-exporting terminals.
    • An industrial inquiry commission might help tackle this challenge.

Statement by Minister O'Regan

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Sabato, Luglio 29, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, July 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada ratification vote:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, July 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada ratification vote:
    "Last night, the membership of the ILWU Canada voted to reject the tentative agreement with the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA).
  • While our BC ports are operating right now, we need long term stability for the many workers and businesses that depend on them.
  • As Minister of Labour, I am using my authorities under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to preserve industrial peace.
  • Following the Incident Response Group meeting with the Prime Minister on July 19, the Government is prepared for all options and eventualities.