CN Tower Labour Talks Stall, Raising Risk of Canada Day Disruption: Unifor
TORONTO, ONTARIO, JUN 27 – Contract talks have stalled over pensions, wages, and scheduling for 250 CN Tower workers, risking a strike or lockout during peak tourist season, union says.
- As of June 28, 2025, labour negotiations between Unifor and Canada Lands Company regarding the CN Tower in Toronto have stalled, with the possibility of a strike or lockout looming.
- The deadlock follows ongoing disputes over pension improvements, wage increases, scheduling, benefits, and health and safety protections.
- The union represents approximately 250 full- and part-time employees at the CN Tower, including personnel in guest services, food and beverage, and culinary teams.
- Unifor president Shan Ramanathan stated that negotiations have stalled and the deadline is fast approaching, urging the company to engage in meaningful discussions to reach an agreement.
- If no agreement is reached by the deadline at 12:01 a.m. on June 30, workers could strike or be locked out, risking disruption on Canada Day.
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CN Tower labour talks stall, raising risk of Canada Day disruption: Unifor
TORONTO - Canada's largest public sector union says labour talks it's had with the CN Tower have reached a standstill, raising the risk of a lockout or strike ahead of Canada Day.
CN Tower labour talks stall, raising risk of Canada Day disruption: Unifor – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — Canada’s largest public sector union says labour talks it’s had with the CN Tower have reached a standstill, raising the risk of a lockout or strike ahead of Canada Day. Unifor says the impasse is with Canada Lands Company, which operates the tourist attraction in the heart of downtown Toronto. The union represents about 250 full-time and part-time workers at the CN Tower, including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and a kitchen crew of c…
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