Negotiations break down between Via Rail and Unifor: strike possible June 22

Negotiations break down between Via Rail and Unifor: strike possible June 22

Negotiations have broken down between Via Rail and the Canada-wide union Unifor, which represents 2,400 workers across the country, including Quebec. The Unifor unions concerned, which are affiliated to the FTQ in Quebec, already have a strike mandate. They will be able to exercise this mandate from June 22. The conciliation period ended on May […]

Talks break off between VIA Rail Canada, Unifor

VIA Rail Canada Venture equipment is tested at VIA’s shops in Montreal in 2022. Talks have broken off between VIA and the union representing employees including mechanical and onboard service workers. Bob Johnston MONTREAL — Talks have broken off between VIA Rail Canada and Unifor, the union representing 2,500 workers including onboard attendants and mechanical workers, the union said today (June 2, 2025). The end of negotiations comes with a po…