VIA Rail and Unifor reach tentative agreement, strike averted Tentative deal averts strike at Via Rail Jun 20, 2025 Jun 20, 2025 Updated Jun 20, 2025 SMS Email A Via Rail train is seen on tracks in Dorval, Que., as it heads out of Montreal on Friday, May 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi CMU SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MONTREAL - Via Rail has reached a tentative deal with the union representing 2,400 workers across the country.The deal averts a walkout involving members of Unifor, who had voted for a strike mandate to be exercised as early as Sunday.Unifor says the tentative agreement offers gains in wages, job security and working conditions.The union represents workers at VIA Rail stations, maintenance centres, the customer care centre, in administrative offices, and on board trains. Unifor didn't release details of the deal, preferring to first inform its members at meetings scheduled over the coming weeks.VIA Rail has said it was committed to a fair and reasonable agreement while remaining competitive and providing quality service.This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published June 20, 2025. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû. All rights reserved. SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Business National Economy Labour Transport More National Stories Staff strategy needed to improve work conditions in long-term care, employee reps say Quebec Liberals want media to release names in anonymous text-message exchanges CRA claws back $458 million in pandemic-era wage subsidies after partial audit Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S. Three more murder charges laid in Vancouver festival attack, police say Family in B.C. festival tragedy celebrates small victories on long road to recovery Federal bail bill becomes law as two other crime bills await passage +2 Quebec town evacuated while others return home as wildfire fight continues Manitoba RCMP say 2 teenage girls died after being found in the cold on First Nation Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds You might be interested in +5 ‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet +2 Suspect fought with neighbour about shed before 2 Saskatchewan Mounties shot: witness +2 Justin Trudeau's youngest son joins 'Son of a Critch' as an extra +2 Egypt fans rejoice in Vancouver after historic World Cup 3-1 win against New Zealand Sign Up to Newsletters Get the latest from ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû News in your inbox. Select the emails you're interested in below. Atlantic News Today The Atlantic News Today newsletter keeps you updated on the latest stories from Eastern Canada . It is sent from Monday to Friday. Top News Today Top News Today newsletter delivers the day's essential stories from the Maritimes and top national headlines, directly to your inbox every day of the week. Enter your information to receive these newsletters Email First name Last name Sign up Success! An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. All our emails are free and can be cancelled at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû +2 For credit unions, reconciliation is a true partnership For many Indigenous communities, access to financial services and economic opportu… Sending money abroad? Here’s how digital transfers work – and why Canadians are using them Trust in international money transfers has long been tied to physical places: a ba… Similar Stories Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with 'door-kick challenge' Kiwi fans 'immensely proud' despite 5-1 loss against Belgium at BC Place The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
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