Emergency Health Benefits

August 20, 2024 - All TCRC Members,

On August 18th, all 3 bargaining committees have provided their own negotiation updates outlining developments as we proceed to the lockout deadline of August 22nd (0001). To summarize:

• CN issued lockout notice to the TCRC on August 18th, effective August 22nd 0001.
• CPKC previously issued lockout notice to the Running Trades and RCTC on August 9th. In the lockout notice the Company identified changes to working conditions effective with the lockout. As a result, the TCRC served strike notice to CPKC at approximately 1700 MST August 18th to protect those rights.

All three committees remain at the table with the help of federal mediators, willing and ready to engage with the carriers. Unfortunately CN and CPKC continue to demonstrate their unwillingness to respect affected TCRC members – as of this writing there has been no meaningful advancements that any committee can report.

Another update is to provide information regarding emergency health benefits during the work stoppage. As you should know, all health benefits currently in place with the carriers will cease during this time.

As a result, emergency health benefits have been secured and are attached below. It must be understood these benefits apply to emergency care only, which includes dental and major medical coverage. The claim form is also attached, or alternatively available by contacting a local Division Officer.

• Benefits During Work Stoppage/ Strike/ Lockout
• Proposed Plan of Benefits During Work Stoppage/Strike
• Health Claim Form

As always, developments will be relayed to the membership through all means available. Please download the TCRC App as the quickest and most comprehensive source in this regard.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, we remain,

In Solidarity, 

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In Solidarity,

Dave Fulton
General Chairman - CTY West

Greg Lawrenson 
General Chairman - LE West

Wayne Apsey 
General Chairman - CTY East

Ed Mogus
General Chairman - LE  East

Mark Kernaghan  
General Chair                                                            
TCRC Central LE

Jean-Michel Hallé 
General Chair                                                            
TCRC Lines East LE

Jason Bailey 
General Chair                                                             
CP RCTC 

KC James 
General Chair                                                           
TCRC West LE

Jim Lennie
General Chair                                                            
TCRC Central CTY

Ray Donegan
General Chair                                                            
TCRC West CTY

Alain Gatien
General Chair                                                           
TCRC Lines East CTY

Paul Boucher - TCRC President
Ryan Finnson - TCRC Vice President
Chris Lowe - National Secretary-Treasurer - TCRC
Don Ashley - National Legislative Director - TCRC