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VIA Rail P3 privatization must be stopped in its tracks
MONTREAL— Unifor plans to aggressively fight back against the federal government's latest announcement to privatize the VIA Rail corridor.
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Know the facts about the HFR project
Unifor represents over 2,000 VIA Rail workers across the country. As workers, we are concerned about the implications of privatization on jobs and job security, working conditions, wages, and health...
View ArticleUnifor Prairie activists rally to keep VIA Rail public
WINNIPEG—Nearly 300 Unifor activists from across the Prairies will march to Union Station demanding the federal government reverse its plan to privatize the VIA Rail Windsor to Quebec City corridor.
View Article10 questions to federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra
Federal transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced that the government is seeking private proposals to develop and operate VIA Rail’s High-Frequency Rail project along the Toronto-Quebec City corridor....
View ArticleThe railway is what connected Canada: Jennifer's story
There is a stretch of highway in Canada called the “Highway of Tears”.
View ArticleGet Canada Back on Track: A Webinar Supporting VIA Rail
Passenger rail service in Canada is facing monumental challenges. From funding and service cuts to outdated equipment and infrastructure, we are seeing a decline in ridership and service quality, while...
View ArticleUnifor hosts ‘Get Canada Back on Track’ webinar supporting VIA Rail
Unifor members from across the country tuned in on June 7, 2022 to the union’s webinar about the history of VIA Rail, current challenges facing Unifor rail members and the union’s plan to fight...
View ArticleIndigenous Solidarity Statement
Out of care and intention to pursue truth and reconciliation, and with the goal of achieving social, economic and racial justice for everyone, the Back on Track campaign makes the following statement:
View ArticleMinister of Transport High Frequency Rail Announcement leaves workers behind
MONTREAL— Transport Canada announced the conclusion of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) phase for the High Frequency Project."The federal government continues to ignore the voice of workers...
View ArticleAll Aboard to Get Canada Back on Track!
VIA Rail is at a crossroads, with the future of public transit hanging in the balance. As our ‘Get Canada Back on Track’ campaign gains steam, we're calling on Unifor members, to show your support.
View ArticleThe Future of Canadian Rail: A Call to Action
Railway work runs through my veins - it's a family legacy that I carry with pride.This week I had the opportunity to present to the federal transportation committee about the VIA Rail High Frequency...
View ArticleVIA Rail's New Baggage Policy: A Burden on Passengers and Workers Alike
MONTREAL - VIA Rail Canada’s new baggage policy and reservation system introduces sweeping changes that are catching passengers and workers off-guard as rail travel gears up for the holiday season.
View Articlehttps://www.unifor.org/news/all-news/federal-budget-investment-passenger-rail...
The latest federal budget includes significant investments in VIA Rail, supporting Unifor’s Get Canada Back on Track campaign efforts to expand and sustain Canada's national passenger rail services.
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