13 January 2011

Canadian Pacific Prepared to Fully Operate the Railway Regardless of Outcome of Bargaining with CAW

Calgary Alberta - Canadian Pacific today advised that it has trained 1,200 managers and has a comprehensive contingency plan in place to fully operate the railway should a labour dispute occur with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW), with the earliest possible date being 8 Feb 2011.
 
At Canadian Pacific, this union represents mechanical services employees who inspect and repair rail cars and locomotives. The CAW represents no other employees at CP.
 
The company has a long history of cooperative labour relations and working through key issues with the unions representing our employees.
 
Negotiations are ongoing. The company remains optimistic for a negotiated settlement.