MONTERREY, NL.– The sun’s rays were just beginning to bathe the emblematic Fundidora Park when the employees of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) of Mexico gathered to participate in a race that combined sport, camaraderie and team spirit , reflecting the company’s commitment to the health and well-being of its workers.

More than a decade and a half of sporting tradition was reflected in the sixteenth edition of the CPKC Mexico race , where employees and their families participated in a day of physical activity and camaraderie.

As part of the event, medals and awards were presented , in addition to prizes for the top three places in the different categories, including the children’s participants.

Fundidora Park offered runners a route surrounded by large green areas , wooded paths and some of the most representative spaces of the old industrial zone that today constitutes one of the main urban lungs of Monterrey.

The symbiosis of Fundidora Park with the railway has its roots in the very development that this industrial space reached, where there was a wide internal network to move coal, iron ore and molten steel between the workshops and furnaces.

Now, in those spaces, the race participants were able to enjoy attractive views of the park, which were combined with a festive atmosphere driven by music and batucada along the route.

The competition featured runners of varying ages and experience levels , from those seeking to improve their personal bests to those participating in a sporting event for the first time. Children also had their own dedicated space, participating in categories designed to promote physical activity and healthy social interaction from an early age.

At the end, the awards ceremony was held, in which the top three places in each category were recognized for their performance. The winners received trophies and certificates, while all participants received commemorative medals as a memento of the event.

With these types of initiatives, CPKC de México reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles , strengthening the bonds between its employees and creating spaces for coexistence that transcend the workplace, consolidating a tradition that year after year brings together the railway family around sports and recreation.

Seniority, recognition of career

As part of the festivities, CPKC of Mexico took the opportunity to recognize the career of its employees at its Seniority 2026 event, during which awards were given to staff who completed five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service .

From the perspective of Oscar Del Cueto, president of CPKC Mexico, the anniversary celebrations reflect learning, challenges overcome, shared achievements, and relationships that strengthen the company culture . Furthermore, the examples set by the honorees inspire the new generations joining this railway family.

“This year, we also recognized Ana Laura Salazar, who has reached 30 years of service with our organization. This achievement reflects her dedication, perseverance, professionalism, and a deep passion for contributing to collective success. She embodies the value of building a career that leaves a legacy that transcends results and positively impacts those around her,” Oscar Del Cueto emphasized.

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The American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham Mexico) appointed Oscar Del Cueto , president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) of Mexico , as its new leader for the 2026-2027 period .

The appointment was formalized during the 109th General Assembly of Members of the business organization, held this Wednesday.

Upon assuming office, Del Cueto emphasized the importance of strengthening North American economic integration and consolidating coordinated efforts. In this regard, he highlighted the role of the AmCham as a technical and proactive partner on strategic issues for the region, such as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) , as well as competitiveness, attracting investment, and other matters.

“We have the opportunity to strengthen our leadership, to influence major debates, and to ensure that the voice of our business community is heard, respected, and considered at the highest levels of decision-making,” he emphasized.

AmCham is a key player in the trade negotiations between Mexico and the United States . It’s worth noting that this Wednesday, March 18, according to Marcelo Ebrard, head of the Ministry of Economy , the first meeting in the formal review of the USMCA will begin , where the Mexican government will propose maintaining the trade agreement and eliminating tariffs.

During his first message, Del Cueto also acknowledged the work of the outgoing AmCham Board of Directors , headed by Carlos García, president of Valero , and Fernanda Guarro, CEO of 3M , thanking them for their commitment and results at the head of the business chamber.

The new president of AmCham Mexico called for anticipating challenges, generating agreements, and moving towards a modern, long-term-oriented chamber, with the goal of promoting sustainable and shared economic growth.

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Mexico brings together Mexican and American companies with the aim of promoting bilateral trade and strengthening the economic relationship between the two countries. Currently, the organization has more than 1,450 member companies.

CPKC of Mexico has been part of AmCham for more than 10 years, actively participating in binational business sector initiatives.

Among its former presidents is José Zozaya, former head of the Mexican Automotive Industry Association (AMIA) , who also served for more than 14 years as president, general manager and executive representative of Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM), now CPKC, and was also at the head of the Mexican Association of Railways (AMF) .

Also present was Jorge Torres, Vice President of Operations for FedEx Mexico , who was also Vice President of the Council of Global Companies and the Mexican Association of Courier Companies.

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) of Mexico announced that refrigerated service will reach its terminal in Toluca by 2026, once the necessary facilities are in place.

“The idea is to expand to Toluca, which will be next year. We’ve partnered with Americold , we’ve already inaugurated the plant in Kansas City, and we’ve laid the cornerstone at the Port of Saint John. The third will be in Mexico, in the southern part of the country,” explained Oscar Del Cueto, president of CPKC Mexico.

He mentioned that the service currently only reaches Monterrey and San Luis Potosí , and will arrive at its facilities in the State of Mexico in the middle of next year.

He also announced that they hope to add new products to this service, such as avocados , which they have already tested, as well as potatoes produced in the country and exported to a U.S. company.

In an interview with the media, within the framework of the XXII ExpoRail , organized by the Mexican Association of Railways (AMF) , he recalled that they have already transported lettuce, berries, potatoes, animal protein and cookies.

Regarding the year-end, Del Cueto explained that positive numbers were recorded during the first half of the year , while declines were recorded in the third quarter in sectors such as steel and aluminum. However, he forecast a positive close to 2025, due to growth in grains, plastics, and white goods .

Meanwhile, as part of the 2025 investment plan, which totaled 2.738 billion pesos (mdp), various projects have been completed, such as the Celaya bypass, the third operational highway in San Luis Potosí, while the Salinas Victoria yard was completed, among others.

Del Cueto confirmed that, as representatives of the Confederation of Industrial Chambers (Concamin) and the Business Coordinating Council (CCE), they will participate in the review of the Treaty between Mexico, the United States, and Canada (T-MEC) , as well as promote more expeditious trade, border crossings through CTPAT certifications, the Authorized Economic Operator, among others.

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The country’s railway industry will hold the sixth edition of Railway Road Safety Week in  Mexico from September 22 to 28, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of prevention around train tracks.

“It’s an awareness campaign, explaining to people, not just drivers but also children, and people near the tracks, including cyclists. We tell them you have to pick up your bike. The key message is: stop, look, and listen. If you stop before crossing the tracks, see that the train isn’t coming, and hear that the train isn’t coming, you’re saving your life and the lives of those with you. The other thing is, if you see tracks, think of the train,” said Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) in Mexico.

In a radio interview, he explained that 500 trains operate daily across the entire network in Mexico , hence the awareness campaign so people can be cautious, regardless of whether they regularly cross the tracks.

“What motorists, whether they cross the road every day or are crossing it for the first time, need to do is always be alert. If you see tracks, think of trains; if you see tracks, stop before crossing. We’re talking at least five to 10 meters away from the road to avoid an accident,” he said.

He mentioned that several accidents have occurred over the years, not only due to the lack of signaling, but also due to people’s carelessness. “It’s better to wait 10 to 15 minutes for the entire train to pass than to later regret situations like those we’ve experienced in previous years and recently.”

According to the Rail Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTF) , 784 vehicle collisions were recorded in 2024, an increase of 4.6% compared to 2023.

It should be noted that so far this year, the agency has only published figures up to the first quarter of this year, highlighting a 5% drop in incidents of this type.

The executive emphasized that in the case of the train accident on his tracks in the municipality of Atlacomulco, State of Mexico, the train was traveling at an authorized speed, even lower.

“The problem is how do you stop a convoy of that size? A train that weighs approximately 10,000 tons, traveling at a speed of 48 km/h, needs at least 1 km to stop. Even if it sees the bus and applies emergency braking, it won’t even stop. Our crew was called to testify as witnesses. All regulations state that you have to stop before crossing the railroad tracks. The train has priority, even over firefighters and ambulances. You can’t stop a train. Any municipal, state, or federal regulation requires you to stop before crossing the tracks. So, the railroad company isn’t responsible. The bus company is responsible, but the invitation this week and every day is to stop before crossing the railroad tracks,” he stated.

He stated that in this case , they had already provided the information requested by the corresponding authority and regretted the accident.

Oscar Del Cueto said that CPKC Mexico conducts a year-round campaign called Alto Total at the intersections with the highest number of accidents, such as Monterrey, Morelia, and San Luis Potosí.

“We go and give all operators, both public and freight, as well as motorists, a sheet explaining the basics: if you see tracks, think of a train; if you’re about to reach the tracks, stop, look, and listen. Recently, three or four years ago, Waze, the app that guides us to destinations, was able to warn you if there are any tracks you’re about to cross. This is now an additional measure for this app,” he said.

He recalled that Canada and the United States also hold Rail Road Safety Week, although it takes place from September 15 to 21.

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) of Mexico announced that refrigerated service will begin next August with the Monterrey-Kansas City, San Luis Potosí-Kansas City, and a third route that was not revealed .

“We’re going to bring animal products and food from Kansas City to Mexico. The idea is to start with the MMX (Mexico West Express) train. Today we’re bringing 2,400 meters of rail, between 80 and 90 cars, and we’re going to load refrigerated cargo onto that train,” said Oscar Del Cueto, president of the railroad.

In an interview, he mentioned that they have already met with authorities from the National Service of Health, Safety and Agri-Food Quality (Senasica) , as well as with Julio Berdegué Sacristán, head of the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) , in order to address the issues related to carrying out the movement of refrigerated goods.

“The document has already been sent to the United States to place the Senasica inspectors in Kansas, and Senasica has everything ready to have them. All that’s left is for the U.S. government to sign it, and it’s going very well,” he stated.

He specified that they estimate that this service will begin next August , in addition to the construction of the import and export center in Port Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, which will be ready in 2026, while in Kansas City the first cold storage facility will be inaugurated in that month.

Del Cueto recalled that they had already conducted tests for this type of service from Monterrey to the United States .

It’s worth noting that in 2023, CPKC and Americold Realty Trust established a strategic partnership to optimize temperature-controlled logistics across North America. As part of this agreement, Americold plans to invest between $500 million and $1 billion over the next five to 10 years in development projects with the railroad and its other strategic partner, DP World .

Meanwhile, CPKC added 1,000 new 53-foot combined transport refrigerated containers to its network, doubling its existing fleet and providing more shipping options to customers using the Mexico Oeste Express (MMX) combined transport service.

MMX is North America’s first single-line rail service serving refrigerated freight shippers from the Midwest to Mexico, a market currently served by trucks.

Regarding a possible impact from the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum, Del Cueto ruled out any impact; they are even waiting for the Mexican government to announce what actions will be taken in this regard.

“We had noticed that they were keeping the cost in Mexico, while exports continued. Remember, we have a trade imbalance with the United States; there are more imports, but I think there should be an adjustment in tariffs, and it’s too early to say whether there will be an impact on manufacturing (of railroad equipment). President Trump’s idea of ​​creating these tariffs in the United States is to protect the industry. I think there will be resolutions soon; we’ll have to wait and see what the Mexican government says,” he emphasized.

He reiterated that the company had a good quarter despite the initial tariff actions ; however, they are currently seeking to move merchandise from Canada to Mexico and vice versa, and to use the United States as a bridge to avoid tariffs. In this regard, he stated that they are already experiencing volume growth in LP gas (liquefied petroleum gas), grains, and plastics.

Likewise, he explained that after a review and new designs for the route, the Mexico-Querétaro passenger train would only be using nine kilometers (km) of its tracks; however, how it would operate at that point, which is already close to Querétaro, has not yet been analyzed.

“New designs were made, there were different proposals where a different construction could be done so as not to affect the charging infrastructure, and the goal of the president (Claudia Sheinbaum) and the regulatory agency is to avoid using our infrastructure and build new ones, and that is being achieved,” he explained.

The Rail Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTF) stated a few weeks ago that  passenger trains will run on dedicated tracks , although there are approximately five kilometers of track that are “extremely difficult” due to their topography, so a mixed operation would be carried out.

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Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) of Mexico , received the recognition of “Logistics Entrepreneur of the Year” , awarded by Grupo T21 during the event of The 100+ Influencers of transportation and logistics in Mexico .

Del Cueto has been one of the pillars of the railway sector , treasuring various achievements during his career of more than 30 years, among them, the recent inauguration of the second border railway bridge between Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, just to mention one.

Francisco Fabila, president of the Mexican Railway Association (AMF) , who received this same recognition in 2024, said that Del Cueto has been an extraordinary businessman, leader and strategist , as well as a good mentor and coach .

“With more than 30 years of experience, he has shaped the railway sector as we know it today in a very important way. As Director of Operations, he was an extraordinary leader, he operated from Monterrey, from the northeast network, he operated just over 20 trains on the border. But something that characterizes him is how people followed him, he always has a smile for everyone, an open door,” he said.

Attended by top industry representatives, Oscar Del Cueto, visibly moved, thanked this recognition , which he said is the culmination of several years of work.

“Being the entrepreneur of the year is not achieved by one person but by a team of people who, over many years, have allowed us to work and take the name of the company to many places. I have had the opportunity to work in the operational and administrative areas. I started in the communications and public relations area, in the mechanical and transportation areas, as Director of Operations, and finally today I am in charge of managing the company in Mexico,” he said.

A life “on wheels of steel”

The railway industry has been Oscar Del Cueto’s home for more than 30 years, although his passion for this sector began in his childhood, with his father being the driving force behind this feeling due to his work in this transport, which over the years led him to make it not only part of his personal life, but also of his professional career.

A year later, he became the president of CPKC de México, the company that was born with the merger in 2023 of Canadian Pacific and KCS, the first railway network that connects the United States, Mexico and Canada, in a direct, seamless line, benefiting from the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC).

Among his various achievements at the helm of CPKC Mexico, he has inaugurated the “Patrick J. Ottensmeyer” International Railway Bridge,an infrastructure that, after 19 months of work, will double the company’s capacity on the border, specifically at the point between Nuevo Laredo and Laredo, strengthening trade exchange between Mexico, the United States and Canada.

The bridge is named for Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, the company’s late president and CEO, who was instrumental in consolidating the railroad industry in North America. This new construction will double the growth in freight capacity across the border at North America’s largest international trade gateway.

The railroad and Americold also established a strategic collaboration in June 2023 to optimize temperature-controlled logistics. The new facilities are scheduled to open in mid-2025 and will support both importers and exporters of temperature-sensitive foods between Mexico and the United States.

He headlined the Final Spike Steam Tour, the journey of Empress locomotive 2816 across the country, which began in Calgary on April 24, 2024 and passed through cities such as Moose Jaw, Minot, St. Paul, Franklin Park, Davenport, Kansas City, Shreveport, Laredo, Mexico City and Winnipeg.

The railway company will invest 240 million dollars in Mexico during 2025 , resources that will be directed to various projects, including railway bypasses, throughout its infrastructure in Monterrey, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí and Celaya, Guanajuato.

In addition to projects such as the Celaya Bypass, which seeks to strengthen infrastructure and have greater agility in the transfer of goods heading from the central part of the country and from the Lázaro Cárdenas port to the United States and Canada.

It should be remembered that from 2020 to 2024, Del  Cueto also chaired the AMF . He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Ferrocarril y Terminal Ferroviaria del Valle de México (Ferrovalle) and a full member of the Steering Committee of the Ferrovalle Railway Terminal. He is also a member of the Mexican Foreign Trade Council of the Northeast (Comce Noreste) , and, in January 2021, he was appointed a member of the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) .

He holds a degree in Communications and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Monterrey. He also received a Certificate in the Railroad Administration Program from the University of Michigan.

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The federal government met with representatives of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway to discuss various issues related to its operations in the country.

“We welcomed Keith Creel, president and CEO of Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a company that has routes from Mexico to Canada, to the National Palace,” reported Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico, through her social networks.

The railroad’s subsidiary in Mexico mentioned through the same channel that Keith Creel, CEO of CPKC, and Oscar Del Cueto, president of the company in Mexico, were present at the meeting to discuss the importance of freight railroads, strategic investments, including the second section of the international railroad bridge on the border with the United States.

The President of Mexico announced that the inauguration of the second international railway bridge between Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas and Laredo, Texas will take place in February 2025 .

It is worth mentioning that CPKC de México reported the completion of this work last Tuesday, a project that required an investment of 100 million pesos and that began at the end of 2023.

Also present at the meeting were Jesús Esteva, head of the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) , and Andrés Lajous, director of the Railway Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTF) , who returned from Monterrey after a review of the entity’s railway infrastructure.

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The Board of the Mexican Railway Association (AMF) elected Francisco Fabila Rubio, current general manager of the Railroad and Terminal of the Valley of Mexico (Ferrovalle) , as its new president.

After two years at the helm of the AMF, Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) of Mexico, is leaving the presidency of the organization.

During the Assembly session of the organization, the change of president took place, for which Francisco Fabila thanked the Council for the trust placed in him to assume this responsibility.

The new president announced that during his term he will develop a cross-cutting agenda with the Government of Mexico in favor of better interaction in development and growth plans at the federal, state and municipal levels with the intention of acting as a technical consulting body.

In addition, in terms of safety and good practices in terms of railway assets and operations , as well as in a modal transition that favours increasing the railway’s participation in the land freight market.

Also in full collaboration with the strategic passenger train projects and continuing to strengthen the institutional relationship with the different chambers and business associations.

“The objective is clear: to continue being an active player in the country’s decision-making,” Fabila said.

It is worth mentioning that the announcement of the change of management of the AMF is also expected , which is currently headed by Iker de Luisa, who has been at the head of the institution for just over 11 years, and that sources consulted by T21 confirm that such a change will take place.

Oscar Del Cueto, the outgoing president of the organization, acknowledged and thanked Iker de Luisa for his support and leadership throughout these two years that he was at the head of the AMF.

“They were fundamental in guiding the work and setting the roadmap. I enthusiastically pass the baton to Francisco Fabila, new blood, whose drive will be decisive in exploiting the development potential of the association in the national context where the railroad is the center of infrastructure and economic development plans in North America,” he said.

It is worth remembering that Francisco Fabila was named “Logistics Entrepreneur of the Year” last March by Grupo T21, for the actions carried out that resulted in growth in his operations in terms of billing and operation.

The above, because  during 2023 they directed more than 500 million pesos in equipment, infrastructure and technology .

This allowed the inauguration of the  automotive terminal , being an alternative to the supply chain problems faced in the automotive industry.

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The 25th anniversary of Grupo T21 could not have gone unnoticed. And not out of vanity, but rather to not miss the opportunity to show our gratitude to the industry that moves Mexico and the world .

The night of August 21 was decorated with a warm party for this media group and event developer that is celebrating its first quarter of a century, where special guests participated in one of the qualities that highlight Grupo T21: the creation of links between the leaders of the sectors we serve.

During the celebration event, the CEO and founder of Grupo T21, Osiel Cruz , highlighted the transformative impact that the company has had on the transportation and logistics sector in Mexico since its founding in 1999.

He recalled the modest beginnings of the project, driven by a passion for journalism and a clear vision of telling the key stories of the industry , which allowed them to create a “blue ocean” in the specialized publishing market.

With a firm belief in innovation and adaptation , he mentioned how the company has expanded into new sectors, such as energy, and is about to launch an English version of its information platform to reach an international audience.

“We always set out to seek innovation,” said Osiel Cruz, reflecting on the rapid adoption of the web in 2001 to offer daily industry information. “Today, we are convinced that conversations are the most important and powerful tool to make true transformations,” he added, underscoring Grupo T21’s commitment to creating value and consolidating a stronger logistics sector in Mexico.

Making a little history, on August 15, 1999, the first copy of what is now the T21 magazine was received and which, in this August 2024, will celebrate its first 300 editions in which contents that seek to offer a broad, truthful and contextualized overview to its readers, precisely to support them in their daily decision-making.

Of course, we weren’t always T21 . Our most seasoned followers will know that we were born as Transporte Siglo XXI and that in 2005 the decision was made to shorten ourselves to just T21, a brand that has become a benchmark in the vast sector of transportation, logistics and, if we go further, the supply chain.

Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) of Mexico , offered a few words during the anniversary event, where he stated that T21 has been part of his work history , not only narrating it, but accompanying him since those beginnings in communication at TFM , then in the Operations area at Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM), and now at the head of CPKC de México.

“We are deeply grateful for their work. You have been our traveling companions since the days when the freight railway concession process began, a time of great challenges and opportunities; then in our change of track from being TFM to Kansas City Southern of Mexico, and now in our intercontinental journey after the merger that turned us into the train of North America,” he mentioned.

“It is a pleasure to be able to share many experiences with him throughout my railway career. Osiel has managed to develop very well this part of bringing together all of us who are dedicated to this sector , not only the railway sector, in cargo transportation, passenger transportation, and all logistics. We have a pillar in journalism, we have a pillar in logistics and transportation which is T21,” he indicated.

Adapt or die

Who else but you, kind followers, know better than anyone that in this fast-paced world, if you don’t adapt, you die. Group T21 has followed this maxim. Today we are not only a printed magazine, we are a media group that has transcended into the virtual world, read electronic page, social networks and whatever may arise in the future.

In addition, to our content portfolio, media specialized in energy issues, with Energy21 , and air, with A21 , have been created .

And for some time now we have been organizers of events that seek to develop a community more informed about events , from the own voice of its protagonists, as well as to build forums where long-term business connections are formed.

We talk about the Transportation and Logistics Meeting (ETYL) , 100+Influyentes and Transportation Awards , among others.

“The journey we have traveled together with T21 has been full of many anecdotes and achievements. In 1999, when it began, we did not yet have our first port facility and over the years the environment has witnessed how we have achieved various objectives. We feel part of the development of T21 and it has been a very positive path, it is a quality medium that can be trusted, all of us who operate in the different sectors recognize the professionalism with which they carry out their activities, in addition, within the sector is the only medium that brings together various industry players with its events and activities,” stated Leoncio Pérez, director of Grupo CICE , also present at the event.

Thanks for trusting

As a gesture of gratitude for the trust that various companies have placed in Grupo T21 over these 25 years, during the event recognition was made to Hutchison Ports, Pitic, CPKC, Grupo CICE, Ferrovalle, Kenworth Mexicana, Baja Ferries, Trayecto and Difrenosa.

In addition, Zinergia , Skyangel , Contecon Manzanillo , Samsara , RADAR Customs & Logistics , Transportes Alemán Estrella , Grupo Camili and Schneider were also recognized  for sponsoring the anniversary event and also for being part of the history of Grupo T21.

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On May 22, a strike by Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) workers could erupt, affecting essential supply chains across North America and significantly restricting trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

On May 1, employees of these railways voted with over 97% in favor of a potential strike if agreements on their labor demands are not reached, reported the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC).

Paul Boucher, president of the Conference, stated that this strike would greatly impact the supply chains of both railways.

“The Conference has been from the beginning, we are here to negotiate, the three committees continue without any commitment from the companies at the negotiation tables,” he said.

He considered the railways to be “playing a dangerous game with safety,” as they are trying to change collective safety agreements.

“They claim they want to have a modernized agreement, but in reality, they won’t move forward for decades. Our members have articles within their collective agreements that protect their rights to mitigate fatigue. Different work periods can lead to significant safety risks,” he said.

CN stated that the TCRC has made it clear that it will not accept moving towards a more modern agreement based on an hourly rate and a schedule that would have provided significant wage increases and offered scheduled consecutive days off, provisions for no layoffs, and reduced hours away from home.

“In an effort to reach a negotiated agreement, CN suggested a simplified and alternative path to achieve an agreement before the earliest possible strike date of May 22. CN’s suggestion was designed to protect the Canadian supply chain, the North American economy, and, equally important, ensure that employees receive fair treatment,” it stated.

It noted that despite five months of constant discussions, the Conference has made very few concessions towards a negotiated agreement and has not been clear about what it is seeking for employees, aside from continuing to focus on a list of approximately 200 local and regional demands unrelated to a modern consolidated agreement that benefits both employees and customers.

Meanwhile, CPKC mentioned that a labor strike would disrupt essential supply chains across North America and significantly restrict trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

“CPKC does not want a labor strike. We remain focused and dedicated to reaching balanced and responsible agreements through the collective bargaining process. CPKC is committed to negotiating in good faith and responding to our employees’ desire for higher wages and a better work-life balance, while respecting the best interests of all our railroaders, their families, our customers, and the North American economy,” it stated.

It recalled that it has made two distinct offers to TCRC leaders. Both options, it said, provide significant benefits to employees and fully comply with new Canadian regulatory requirements for rest and “do not compromise safety in any way.”

It clarified that the first offer promises significant wage increases, which are possible through a simplified time-based payment method and a better work-life balance through schedule predictability and set days off. The second offer proposes competitive wage increases and maintains the status quo for the rest of the collective agreement, with one exception: addressing a single salary item at the away-from-home terminal to account for Canada’s new regulated rest regime.

According to Canada’s Labor Code, April 30 was the last day of the 60-day conciliation period. The parties now begin a mandatory 21-day mediation period with federal mediators. If the parties do not reach new collective agreements during the mentioned period, a legal labor strike could occur starting Wednesday, May 22. Canada’s Labor Code requires a minimum 72-hour notice before a strike or lockout.

TCRC and CPKC leaders are scheduled to meet again during the week of May 13.

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