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The TCRC has vowed to fight the unconstitutional government directives and CIRB orders. The following is an update to our fight thus far and anticipated next steps.
CPKC Western & Eastern Regions – Bulletin #21
We have just received Arbitrator Kaplan’s award following the interest arbitration between CPKC and TCRC (RTE).
May 30th 2025 – As you know, despite our best efforts at the bargaining table, the TCRC and CPKC were ultimately unable to reach a renewed Collective Agreement through bargaining and mediation.
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CN Interest Binding Arbitration Update
Further to our membership update on March 24th, 2025, you know the TCRC and CN Rail were unsuccessful in reaching an acceptable Collective Agreement during mediation sessions held from March 7th to 10th and on March 22nd and 23rd. Under the terms the Minister of Labour set forth last August, the parties were required to present all outstanding issues to Arbitrator Kaplan for Final Binding Interest Arbitration. That hearing took place on April 2nd, 2025 in Toronto.
Your Guide to the 2025 Federal Election
This page provides comprehensive information for voters regarding the upcoming Canadian federal election. It includes details about registration and identification requirements, voting options, and advance voting dates, which are from Friday, April 18, to Monday, April 21, 2025. The page also offers resources to compare the platforms of the six main political parties on key issues, and links to Elections Canada’s Voter Information Service to help users find information about their electoral district, candidates, and polling locations.
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Day of Mourning – April 28, 2025
Over the past couple of years, there have been various times where a division legislative representative’s position became vacant and the divisions were uncertain how the position was filled because of the vacancy.
Presently, the bylaws state there are alternate legislative positions which are filled specifically to craft. These craft specific positions are also determined as 1st alternate legislative representative and 2nd alternate legislative representative based on total number of votes as elected during the division quadrennial elections.
Timeline for Division Nomination & Elections
April 22nd 2025: The TCRC National Office would like to remind the entire membership that Division Elections are scheduled for this fall. This is your opportunity to contribute to the betterment of our membership, as well as exercise your right to vote and shape the future of our organization.
Your Guide to the 2025 Federal Election
April 16th 2025: This page provides comprehensive information for voters regarding the upcoming Canadian federal election. It includes details about registration and identification requirements, voting options, and advance voting dates, which are from Friday, April 18, to Monday, April 21, 2025. The page also offers resources to compare the platforms of the six main political parties on key issues, and links to Elections Canada’s Voter Information Service to help users find information about their electoral district, candidates, and polling locations.