Via Rail Workers Greenlight Strike Mandate Amid Concession Row
Monday, May 26, 2025, 2:21 pm
Unionized Via Rail workers have just approved a robust strike mandate—with action potentially starting as soon as June 22—after alleging that the company is forcing unacceptable concessions. The move underscores rising labor tensions as the union prepares to amplify its demands if negotiations continue to falter.
The union alleges the company is pushing for major concessions and has failed to meet its members' monetary demands
Almost 98 per cent of Via Rail workers represented by Unifor voted for the mandate, though the union won’t be able to strike before June 22
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