23 January 2008
Canadian Pacific Railway Local 101 Strike Deadline Looms
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As the strike deadline looms between the CAW
Local 101 and Canadian Pacific Railway, a number of complex issues have yet to
be resolved, including in the area of Skilled Trades reductions across the
country. The strike deadline is set for 29 Jan 2008 at 12:01am.
Bob Chernecki, Assistant to the CAW National President Buzz Hargrove,
believes the negotiations are progressing, but there are still a number of key
issues that remain concerning.
"Our negotiating committee has successfully fought back a number of
concessionary demands tabled by the company on work rules issues and various
benefits," said Chernecki.
CAW Local 101 President Tom Murphy remains optimistic that the union will
bargain a strong settlement for its members.
"We received a strong mandate from our members last week with eighty-five
percent voting in favour of a strike, if necessary, and the company is aware
of that," said Murphy. "Our goal is to get the best possible settlement for
our members and I believe we can do that."
The federal mediator has been working with both parties and will continue
to do so until the deadline.
CPR/Local 101 negotiations have been ongoing since October 2007. Local
101 represents 2,500 members in the CP Rail system.
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