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CN, railworkers strike new deal avoiding potential strike

OTTAWA — The union representing some 3,000 railworkers says it has reached a new deal with 91Ô­´´ National Railway Co.
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Train cars are seen on the tracks in an aerial view at 91Ô­´´ National Rail's Thornton Yard on the Fraser River, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

OTTAWA — The union representing some 3,000 railworkers says it has reached a new deal with 91Ô­´´ National Railway Co.

In a release today, Unifor says the new collective agreement is good for four years, though it did not say how many members voted in favour of the contract.

Workers had voted a month ago to walk off the job as early as New Year's Day, in a fight for better job security, compensation, and working conditions

Today's release says the new contract includes improved pay, benefits and job protections.

The deal affects a host of technical and administrative employees, including mechanics, crane operators, electricians, and customer support staff.

Neither Unifor nor CN responded immediately to a request for comment.

This report by The 91Ô­´´ Press was first published Dec. 22, 2024.

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