Canadian National Railway says there will be no impact on its operations if signals and communications workers walk off the job on Tuesday.
“CN’s contingency plans are in place, operations will continue, and our dedicated teams are prepared to ensure the seamless continuity of service,” the railway said on its website.
CN has been in talks with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union since September. According to the railway, the union, which represents 750 workers, rejected a recent offer and issued a strike notice. A work stoppage could begin just after midnight on January 28.
In 2022, IBEW workers walked off the job for 17 days. The strike concluded when the union and CN agreed to take the dispute to binding arbitration. That strike did not directly affect rail traffic.
