On 31 May, 300 signal and communications workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) stopped work after a 72-hour strike notice expired without agreement.

The stoppage began at 08:00 local time following the union’s rejection of the company’s latest contract offer.

In a statement, the IBEW stated that 96% of members voted in favour of strike action after raising concerns over wages, work-related expenses, and work-life balance.

The employees involved in the strike are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing railway signalling and communications systems across the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) network from Vancouver to Montreal.

Despite the interruptions, the railroad CPKC confirmed that contingency measures have been implemented to maintain operations across Canada.

The company stated that rail service has continued safely and efficiently, with measures intended to support continuity despite the work stoppage.

local news further report hat operations in the United States are not affected.