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National Post
01-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
More than 250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day, union says
TORONTO — More than 250 workers at the CN Tower, one of the most iconic tourist sites in Toronto, have been locked out just before Canada Day, their union said on Monday. Article content The decision to lock out workers including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season 'speaks volumes,' and is a blow to Toronto's economy, Unifor said in a statement. Article content Article content Article content CN Tower, which is operated by Crown corporation Canada Lands Company, said on its website that although food services are temporarily closed during the labour disruption, the building's observation levels, EdgeWalk and shop remain open. Article content Article content Unifor Local 4271 said it has been fighting with the employer over a lack of pension improvements for more than 15 years and is seeking wage increases, solutions for scheduling concerns, benefits and health and safety protections. Article content The union said there has been 'no meaningful progress' on benefits throughout negotiations, and persistent health and safety issues remain unaddressed. Article content Canada Lands Company said it has been engaged in negotiations with Unifor since April and made its 'best offer' on June 26, but the union did not respond. Article content Unifor Local 4271 president Shan Ramanathan said the union is ready to return to the bargaining table at any time. Article content A Canada Lands Company spokesperson said CN Tower visitors can being their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the observation decks while food services are closed.
National Post
30-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day: union
Canada's largest private-sector union says more than 250 CN Tower workers have been locked out by the Crown corporation operating the Toronto tourist attraction. Article content Unifor says the decision by Canada Lands Company to lock out workers including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season 'speaks volumes,' and is a blow to Toronto's economy. Article content Article content Article content CN Tower says on its website that although food services are temporarily closed during the labour disruption, the building's observation levels, EdgeWalk and shop remain open. Article content Article content Unifor Local 4271 says it has been fighting with the employer over a lack of pension improvements for more than 15 years and is seeking wage increases, solutions for scheduling concerns, benefits and health and safety protections. Article content The union says there has been 'no meaningful progress' on benefits throughout negotiations, and persistent health and safety issues remain unaddressed. Article content
CTV News
30-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Union says 250 CN Tower workers have been locked out
The CN Tower is pictured in Toronto, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel The union representing 250 CN Tower workers says its members have been locked out by the Crown corporation that runs the Toronto attraction. In a news release issued Monday morning, Unifor National President Lana Payne said the decision by Canada Lands Company to lock out its workers, which include front-of-house hosts, wait staff and bartenders, 'speaks volumes.' 'It's incredibly disappointing that visitors and local residents alike will be denied the full CN Tower experience, including its dining services, due to the company's refusal to respect its workers,' she said in a statement. The deadline to reach a deal and avoid a strike or lockout passed at 12:01 a.m. Monday. In a statement to CP24, a spokesperson for CN Tower said its observation levels, EdgeWalk and shop remain open, but restaurants and café are closed due to the labour disruption. Canada Lands Company says it's been involved in negotiations with the union since April and on June 26, the company put forward its 'best offer,' which they said Unifor did not respond to. For the union's part, it says its members have gone more than 15 years without improvements to their pension, while wages haven't kept pace with inflation. The union says there has also been 'no meaningful progress' on benefits, and 'persistent' health and safety issues at the workplace remain unaddressed. 'This lockout is not only an attack on workers—it's a blow to Toronto's tourism economy,' Shan Ramanathan, president of Unifor Local 4271, said. CN Tower guests are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the attraction while food services remain unavailable, a spokesperson said.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
250 CN Tower workers could go on strike before Canada Day as contract talks stall
The CN Tower is pictured in Toronto, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The CN Tower opened 43 years ago today THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel More than 200 CN Tower workers could begin job action as soon as Monday, which could disrupt operations on Canada Day. In a statement on Friday, Unifor, which represents the 250 full-time and part-time workers at Toronto's iconic landmark, said negotiations had reached a standstill. The deadline to reach a deal and avoid a strike or lockout is at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. 'We've hit an impasse and time is running out,' said Shan Ramanathan, president of Unifor Local 4271. 'Our members want a fair deal. We're ready to bargain, but the company needs to return to the table with a serious commitment to reaching an agreement.' According to the union, the lack of pension improvements and the need for fair wage increases are among the key issues at the bargaining table. Union members include hosts, waitstaff, bartenders, chefs, cooks, and butchers. A spokesperson for the CN Tower said in a statement that it presented its best offer on Thursday, but the union 'chose not to respond.' Both sides have been in talks since April. The spokesperson noted that in the event of a labour disruption, the tower's observation levels, EdgeWalk, and the shop would remain open, but food and beverages would be unavailable. 'We remain hopeful that a labour disruption can be avoided through respectful and reasonable negotiation,' the statement read. The CN Tower is owned by Canada Lands Company, a Crown corporation.
Associated Press
27-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Negotiations break down between Unifor and CN Tower ahead of Canada Day
TORONTO, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Contract talks between Unifor and the CN Tower, operated by the Canada Lands Company, have reached a standstill, raising the risk of a lockout or strike just ahead of the busy Canada Day holiday. 'We've hit an impasse and time is running out,' said Shan Ramanathan, President of Unifor Local 4271. 'Our members want a fair deal. We're ready to bargain, but the company needs to return to the table with a serious commitment to reaching an agreement.' Unifor Local 4271 represents approximately 250 full-time and part-time workers at the CN Tower, including hosts, wait staff, bartenders, the kitchen brigade including chefs, cooks, butchers, and others. Key issues in the dispute include the lack of pension improvements for more than 15 years, the need for fair wage increases, scheduling concerns, enhanced benefits, and improved health and safety protections. The deadline to avoid job action is 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025. If no deal is reached, workers could be locked out or go on strike, disrupting operations at one of Canada's most iconic landmarks during the height of tourist season. Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future. SOURCE Unifor
