Bulletin 21 - Arbitrator Kaplan’s Award

May 30, 2025  - All TCRC Local Chairs – CPKC Eastern and Western Regions – Negotiations Bulletin 21

Sisters and Brothers:

We have just received Arbitrator Kaplan’s award following the interest arbitration between CPKC and TCRC (RTE). Below are the key highlights of the award:

Term

Wages

Shift Differential

Benefits

Resets

NR Agreement

Pension Arrears

Bereavement Leave

KVR and KLR 

Other Highlights

This award reflects the arbitrator’s duty to ensure a balance of interests and aims to replicate free collective bargaining. We acknowledge the challenges faced during this process and remain committed to advocating for your rights and well-being. We will provide updates on retroactive payment and new Collective Agreement language as soon as we are able.

Thank you for your patience and unwavering support and dedication during this round of bargaining. Together, we continue to strengthen our union and achieve meaningful progress.

In Solidarity,

Dave Fulton
General Chairman - CTY West

Greg Lawrenson 
General Chairman - LE West

Dennis Psichogios
General Chairman - CTY East

Joe Bishop
General Chairman - LE  East

cc: Paul Boucher, President TCRC, Ryan Finnson, Vice President TCRC, Chris Lowe, S/T TCRC