January 24th, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IBEW System Council No. 11 Issues its 72-hour Strike Notice to Canadian National Railway
System Council No. 11 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) served Canadian National Railway (CN) with the required 72-hour notice of intent to strike. Barring a negotiated settlement between the parties over the next three days, the Union will be on strike as of Tuesday January 28th at 12:01 AM EST.
Backed by a resounding 95% strike mandate, IBEW members are sending a clear message: growing corporate profits cannot come at the expense of employee well-being. After months of negotiations since September 2024, key issues remain unresolved, including work-life balance, fair compensation, and improved benefits.
CN IBEW members work long hours, on call, and often away from home ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods across Canada.
The IBEW remains committed to reaching a fair resolution but is ready to take action to ensure respectful and equitable treatment for its members.
Contact for More Information:
Jason Sommer
Senior General Chairman
IBEW System Council No. 11
Phone: 613-827-4613
Email: ibewsommer@proton.me