26 May 2007
Canadian Pacific Railway Operations
Saturday 26 May 2007
Train operations remain performing according to plan. Picketing continues across CP's property but truck traffic flow is returning to
normal at intermodal facilities, particularly those where injunctions are now in place. Other picketing is being closely monitored by
CP Police and local authorities with safety being the top priority.
Thursday 24 May 2007
Slow orders remain below target and trains continue to operate according to plan. Despite dealing with a variety of unfavourable
weather conditions across the system, replacement management employees are being praised for working safely and productively.
Picketing continues at various locations across the property. The Company has currently secured injunctions for its Vancouver, Vaughan,
Winnipeg, and Calgary and Edmonton Intermodal Facilities, and Spence Yard. Where illegal picketing activities are taking place, the
railway continues to gather evidence for injunctions. Injunction proceedings are still before the court for CP's Obico Intermodal
Facilities.
CP Police have formally arrested and charged an individual with vandalism for tampering with CP property in Smith Falls. This is the
second arrest in two days.
Tuesday 22 May 2007
Slow orders across the CP network have been reduced by 104 minutes thanks to the hard work of our RME crews. Qualified management
inspectors continue to inspect all tracks before being they are put back into service as per federally regulated protocols.
Monday 21 May 2007
Illegal picketing activity is slowing operations to varying degrees at Vancouver, Obico, and Calgary and the Company will be seeking
injunctive relief in the courts tomorrow. Other intermodal facilities are operating fluidly or with very minimal delays. Overall the
railway continues to perform extremely well against all operating metrics.
Saturday 19 May 2007
Trains continue to operate without delays.
Friday 18 May 2007
Light picketing continues to occur across CP property. Overall pickets have been respectful, cooperative, and friendly. However,
injunctions are still being sought at select intermodal locations where illegal activity continues to have an impact on truck traffic.
Injunctions are in place for Winnipeg and Vaughan Intermodal Facilities.
Service Area Managers across the system are reporting tremendous productivity from all trained management employees. Transport Canada
has been onto the property to inspect tracks and were pleased with inspections in Montreal today.
Thursday 17 May 2007
Picketing has been heaviest at intermodal facilities this week. In several cases illegal picketing activities have impacted intermodal
operations.
Last night we sought and obtained an injunction for our intermodal facility in Winnipeg. It was served and operations are now fully
operational at this facility. Applications now are being pursued to enjoin illegal picketing activities at other intermodal
facilities.
The Company will also be seeking compensation for damages caused by the union for these disruptions.
Train operations continue to operate smoothly.
Wednesday 16 May 2007
Our maintenance of way employees officially walked out on Tuesday evening. Trains continue to operate normally with no impacts. Broad
picketing has begun across the system with a focus on our intermodal facilities. CP will be seeking injunctions at some locations. At
select locations picketers have been given permission to set up their huts and use washrooms on CP property in exchange for respecting
picketing regulations.
Tuesday 15 May 2007
It should be recognized that in legal strike
situations, labour has the right to picket and management has the right to continue operating it's business.
Saturday 12 May 2007
Replacement Management employees are in the process of being deployed to assume the responsibility for the safe operations of the
railway upon the start of a strike by our Maintenance of Way employees.
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