The option of a strike against VIA Rail Canada has been approved by more than 94% of Canadian Auto Workers members working for the railroad, CAW says. CAW represents more than 2,000 workers at VIA in on-train and clerical services, including ticket vendors and maintenance.

Members in Local 100 and National Council 4000 have voted to support the VIA Master Bargaining Committee as the committee ponders a strike deadline of 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) Sunday, June 27. CAW says negotiations with VIA Rail management continue, with the next meeting scheduled for June 21 in Montreal, and running until the near-midnight deadline June 27, unless an agreement is reached.

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TORONTO – CAW members who work at VIA Rail have voted more than 94 per cent in favour of strike action, if needed.

CAW members in Local 100 and National Council 4000 voted in a recent series of meetings across the country to support the VIA Master Bargaining Committee as they move towards a strike deadline of June 27 – at 11:59 p.m.

Further negotiations are scheduled for Monday, June 21 in Montreal and will continue until the deadline of Sunday, June 27th at midnight.

“The bargaining committee remains determined to reach a settlement without a dispute but the corporation’s concession demands must be stopped,” said CAW President Ken Lewenza.

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