Rail operations continue despite a countrywide strike by members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
About 750 workers to maintain the signal and communication systems for the railway walked off the job to back contract demands.
Wages and benefits are at the heart of the dispute.
CN spokesperson Jonathan Abecassis says they do have an operational contingency plan that is allowing trains to still run.
The company has also put out a new offer to workers.
In a letter to employees issued Monday, CN Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Rob Reilly shared the latest offer, which included:
- 10 percent improvement to wages over three years
- More paramedical benefits and mental health support in addition to increased flexibility to select a plan that best suits your needs
- Increase in meal per diems
- Double the mileage reimbursements when you travel for business
Reilly also stated that the company agreed to the union’s demands regarding better scheduling, an increase in the all-inclusive expense allowance, overtime procedures based on seniority, and the new classification for “work gangs” that will include incentives and an implementation process.
Negotiations continue.
