Negotiations With the TCRC
Negotiations With the TCRC
June 11, 2024 — CN has been in negotiation with the TCRC since November 2023 to reach an agreement that is good for both parties. Unfortunately, we are no closer to a deal. The uncertainty around the timing of a resolution and the prospect of a labour disruption are hurting CN, our employees, our customers, and the Canadian economy. The Minister of Labour's request to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) on the issue of essential services is adding to this uncertainty.
2024年6月11日 - 自2023年11月起，CN一直與TCRC進行談判以達成一項對雙方都有利的協議。不幸的是，我們離達成協議的距離並沒有更近。對於解決時間的不確定性以及勞資衝突的前景正在損害着CN、我們的員工、我們的客戶以及加拿大經濟。勞動部長有關基礎服務問題向加拿大勞資關係局(CIRB)提出的請求正在加劇這種不確定性。
The TCRC's proposal for staggered negotiations is not a way forward. It does not resolve the uncertainty. It only prolongs the risk of a labour disruption over an extended period of time. It is like suffering "death by a thousand cuts" as we say. So, how can we reach a settlement faster, while respecting both parties' right to advance their position and avoiding negative impacts on CN railroaders, customers, and the economy? We think binding arbitration is the answer. Read below for an explanation on what binding arbitration is, what it's not and why it is, at this point, the right thing to do.
TCRC的分階段談判提案不是前進的方式。它不能解決不確定性，只會延長勞動衝突的風險。就像我們所說的“千刀萬剮一樣”。那麼，在尊重雙方權利、避免對CN鐵路工人、客戶和經濟產生負面影響的前提下，我們如何更快地達成協議? 我們認爲，約束仲裁是答案。請閱讀下面的解釋，了解什麼是約束性仲裁，什麼不是，以及在這個時候爲什麼是正確的做法。
What is binding arbitration?
什麼是約束性仲裁?
- Binding arbitration is a process where both parties empower a mutually agreed upon independent arbitrator to resolve the impasse in their negotiations.
- Binding arbitration preserves both parties' ability to advocate for outstanding issues and perspectives.
- The neutral arbitrator then sorts through the arguments and renders a decision. In simple terms, the arbitrator would determine the terms of a settlement between CN and the TCRC.
- Binding arbitration is routinely used in resolving negotiations disputes and the arbitrator's decision would be final.
- 約束性仲裁是一種過程，在該過程中，雙方授權達成共識的獨立裁決員解決他們的談判僵局。
- 約束性仲裁保護了雙方爲未解決問題和立場辯護的能力。
- 然後，中立的仲裁員會仔細審查雙方的爭議並做出裁決。簡單地說，仲裁員將決定CN和TCRC之間的解決方案。
- 約束性仲裁在解決談判糾紛方面是常規做法，而仲裁員的決定將是最終的。
What it is not
它不是強制一方立場的方法。約束性仲裁允許雙方像談判一樣辯護自己的立場。事實上，仲裁員的任務是“複製”談判達成的結果。
- It is not a way to force a position unto a party. Binding arbitration allows both parties to advocate for their position, just like they would in bargaining. In fact, the arbitrator's mandate is to "replicate" the outcome that would have been reached in bargaining.
- 迫使一方採取立場並不是解決問題的方法。約束性仲裁允許雙方爲自己的立場辯護，就像他們在談判中那樣。事實上，仲裁員的任務是“複製”談判中達成的結果。
Why binding arbitration?
爲什麼要選擇約束性仲裁?
- The parties have been negotiating since November 2023 and we are no closer to a deal.
- CN has now made multiple varied offers to the union. The union has indicated that they will not present any of those offers to employees.
- The parties are at an impasse and further meetings are unlikely to unlock the issues.
- The CIRB process is ongoing and no timelines are available at this time.
- Our proposal is to enter into binding arbitration now, before any further incremental harm is done to customers and the economy, and before any wages are lost by employees.
- 雙方自2023年11月以來一直在談判，但我們距離達成協議的距離並沒有更近。
- CN現已向工會提供了多個不同的報價。工會表示他們不會向員工提供任何這些報價。
- 雙方陷入僵局，進一步的會議不太可能解決問題。
- CIRB流程正在進行中，目前沒有可用的時間表。
- 我們建議現在進入約束性仲裁，以避免對客戶和經濟產生任何進一步的損害，並在員工失去任何工資之前。
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