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Cision Canada
17-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
VIA RAIL AND UNIFOR RATIFY NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS, ENSURING STABILITY AND GROWTH THROUGH 2027 Français
Renewed contracts for 2,500 employees include annual wage increases and enhanced working conditions. MONTRÉAL, July 17, 2025 /CNW/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is proud to announce the ratification of new three-year collective agreements with Unifor's Council 4000 and Local 100, covering approximately 2,500 employees nationwide. The agreements were approved by a majority of unionized employees and cover the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. They provide a framework for stability, collaboration, and continued excellence in service delivery for Canadians. "These agreements represent a significant step forward for VIA Rail and our teams," said Mathieu Paquette, Chief Communications and Human Resources Officer at VIA Rail. "They reaffirm our shared commitment to building a workplace where employees feel valued and supported, while positioning us to continue delivering the safe, reliable, and accessible service our passengers count on every day." Key highlights of the agreements include: A 3% annual wage increase for each of the next three years (2025, 2026, and 2027) Enhanced working conditions and improved benefits across all agreements Paquette added: "We are grateful to our Unifor partners for their collaboration throughout this process, and to our negotiating teams for their dedication and professionalism. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a stronger future that benefits our employees, our passengers, and the communities we serve from coast to coast." The ratification of these agreements provides crucial stability for VIA Rail as it continues to modernize its operations and adapt to the evolving needs of travellers across Canada. About VIA Rail VIA Rail Canada's mandate is to operate the national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada, and to provide a safe, accessible, efficient, reliable, sustainable, and environmentally responsible service that meets the needs of Canadian passengers. VIA Rail operates intercity trains connecting over 400 communities across Canada and ensuring rail transportation services to regional and remote communities. The Corporation safely transported over four million passengers in 2024 and has been awarded nine Safety Awards and three Environment Awards by the Railway Association of Canada. For more, visit our website:
Cision Canada
20-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
VIA RAIL REACHES TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH UNION Français
MONTRÉAL, June 20, 2025 /CNW/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has reached tentative agreements with Unifor's Council 4000 and Local 100, the union representing approximately 2,400 VIA Rail employees working in its stations, on board its trains, in its maintenance centres, at the VIA Customer Centre, and in administrative offices. These tentative agreements are subject to a ratification vote by VIA Rail's Unifor members. Once ratified, the collective agreements will be retroactive to January 1, 2025, and will remain in effect through December 31, 2027. Agreement details will only be disclosed following member ratification. "We are pleased to have reached these tentative agreements with Unifor. From the outset, VIA Rail's management engaged in this round of negotiations in good faith, with the clear objective of reaching a fair and equitable solution that would safeguard the continued delivery of excellent service to all Canadians," said Mario Péloquin, President and CEO of VIA Rail. "This important step reflects the commitment and perseverance of both parties throughout the negotiation process. Our employees are essential contributors to our success, and these agreements will help us move forward together as we continue to serve Canadians from coast to coast with dedication and pride." About VIA Rail VIA Rail Canada's mandate is to operate the national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada, and to provide a safe, accessible, efficient, reliable, sustainable, and environmentally responsible service that meets the needs of Canadian passengers. VIA Rail operates intercity trains connecting over 400 communities across Canada and ensuring rail transportation services to regional and remote communities. The Corporation safely transported over four million passengers in 2024 and has been awarded nine Safety Awards and three Environment Awards by the Railway Association of Canada. For more, visit our website:
