CP, Unifor ratify pact for mechanical employees

Canadian Pacific and Unifor have ratified a new four-year agreement, the Class I announced yesterday.

The current collective agreement was set to expire Dec. 31. Unifor represents about 1,200 of CP's mechanical employees, who are responsible for maintaining rail cars and locomotives.

"Ratifying this agreement, especially in time for the New Year, is a positive step for our mechanical employees, our 13,000-strong CP family, customers and the broader economy," said CP President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel in a press release.

Earlier this month, Unifor reached a tentative agreement with CN covering 2,100 locomotive and freight-car mechanics, electricians and apprentices in Canada. That pact is awaiting ratification by union members.