Electrical workers | 72-hour strike notice given to Canadian National

(Montreal) The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says it has given Canadian National a 72-hour strike notice.

The union represents approximately 750 employees of the railway company’s Signals and Communications department in Canada.

According to the notice, if no agreement is reached, the strike will be called on Tuesday, January 28.

CN says it is aware of the situation and intends to put its contingency plan in place. The company says it wants to maintain the supply chain as a priority.

The union claims to have received a strike mandate from 95% of its members. They are demanding a salary increase and a better balance between private and professional life.