By Global News, The Canadian Press, June 13, 2016
GATINEAU, Que. – Via Rail has reached a tentative contract agreement with Unifor, avoiding a work stoppage that could have begun as early as Monday morning.
The union issued a statement saying the four-year accord was reached during negotiations in Gatineau, Que. about an hour before the midnight Sunday strike deadline.
The agreement covers Unifor National Council 4000 and Unifor Local 100 members, representing 1,968 VIA customer service, on-board service and maintenance staff.
