The two-year agreements that expire Dec. 31 include the wage increase, benefit improvements and a review of some work rules.
Ratification of an agreement for maintenance centre employees has been postponed while the Canada Industrial Relations Board reviews a petition for certification filed in February by the Confederation of National Trade Unions.
Via Rail and Unifor agreed last March to put off negotiations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This is a good agreement in truly exceptional times, stated local union president Dave Kissack.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 15, 2021.
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