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CPKC Plans to Relocate Major Portion of Revelstoke Workforce to Kamloops, Union Reports

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Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) vice-president Ryan Finnson said that 124 employees it represents, including locomotive engineers, yard workers, and conductors, will be affected by the relocation. CPKC spokesman Terry Cunha stated that despite the relocation, Revelstoke will remain an important operational center and crew area. However, Cunha acknowledged that CPKC has faced challenges in maintaining staff levels and filling positions due to the high cost of living and housing in the city.

Key Takeaways:

  • 124 employees represented by TCRC, including locomotive engineers, yard workers, and conductors, will be affected by the relocation.
  • The relocation is estimated to be a "major portion" of the work performed by Revelstoke employees.
  • CPKC has stated that Revelstoke will remain an important operational center and crew area.
  • The relocation is due to the high cost of living and housing in the city, which has led to many CPKC employees requesting transfers or resigning.
  • CPKC has considered solutions such as transferring running trade employees to Kamloops from Revelstoke to fill employee shortages and improve efficiency of operations.
  • Employee wages for TCRC workers typically range from $100,000 per year, along with pension, benefits, and higher salaries for senior positions.
  • The relocation will likely have a significant impact on employees, who will need to consider different career paths with different skill sets.

Statistics:

  • 124 employees will be affected by the relocation.
  • Over 100 Revelstoke railway workers are represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC).
  • CPKC employees in Revelstoke typically earn upwards of $100,000 per year.
  • The relocation is scheduled to take place starting on December 4.

Sources:

  • "Rail union davastated as CPKC plans to relocate Revelstoke work to Kamloops" by Black Press Media, July 29.
  • Statement by Terry Cunha, CPKC spokesman, July 30.
  • Interview with Christopher Monette, TCRC public affairs director.
  • Interview with Ryan Finnson, TCRC vice-president.

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