About 750 CN employees represented by the
"We have met or exceeded every one of the union’s demands in an effort to reach an agreement prior to the strike deadline. Unfortunately, we did not reach an agreement and the union has exercised its legal right to strike," CN chief operating officer
The latest offer includes a 10 per cent wage hike over three years and better schedules ensuring two consecutive days off, he said.
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For example, a pledge to boost daily allowances would see meal per diems rise by
CN said operations remain uninterrupted under its contingency plan. It continues to encourage the union to end the strike through an agreement or binding arbitration.
Martin said the union is not prepared to enter into arbitration at the moment, but that it filed a counter-offer Sunday afternoon and remains in contact with the company.
"If necessary, it is a tool that's available that we'll consider in due course," he said of binding arbitration.
"As long as everything works, there will be no disruptions."
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