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The IBEW has filed a complaint with the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, alleging that CPKC is using contract workers to perform signal work during an ongoing strike, which the union claims violates federal anti-scab legislation.

Sudbury, Ont., Canada

Who
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC), Patrick Waldron, Jason Sommer, Professor David Doorey
What
The IBEW has filed a complaint with the Canadian Industrial Relations Board, alleging that CPKC is using contract workers to perform signal work during an ongoing strike, which the union claims violates federal anti-scab legislation.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:37:47 GMT · 2h 27m ago
Where
Sudbury, Ont., Canada ·
Why
The union alleges CPKC is violating federal anti-scab legislation by using external contractors to perform duties typically handled by striking signal workers.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This dispute highlights a challenge in Canada's new anti-scab legislation, specifically regarding the use of contractors during strikes, potentially influencing future labor disputes and interpretations of the law for federally regulated industries like transportation.

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    The IBEW filed a complaint alleging CPKC is using contract workers to perform signal work during a strike, violating federal anti-scab legislation.
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