Over 250 CN Tower workers, represented by Unifor Local 4271, were locked out by Canada Lands Company on Monday, just before Canada Day. The dispute stems from a lack of pension improvements for over 15 years, and demands for wage increases, scheduling solutions, benefits, and health and safety protections. Dining services are temporarily closed, impacting Toronto's economy, though observation levels and the shop remain open.
Union says 250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Over 250 CN Tower workers, represented by Unifor Local 4271, were locked out by Canada Lands Company on Monday, just before Canada Day. The dispute stems from a lack of pension improvements for over 15 years, and demands for wage increases, scheduling solutions, benefits, and health and safety protections. Dining services are temporarily closed, impacting Toronto's economy, though observation levels and the shop remain open.
Trending- 1 Over 15 years: Lack of pension improvements
- 2 Monday (June 30): Workers locked out
- 3 Canada Day: Lockout occurred just before this holiday
- Temporary closure of dining services (360 Restaurant, VUE Bistros, Le Café)
- Blow to Toronto's economy
- Labour disruption
- Workers without improved pensions, wages, benefits, etc.
What: Over 250 CN Tower workers were locked out.
When: Monday (June 30, 2025), just before Canada Day.
Where: CN Tower, Toronto, Canada.
Why: Lack of pension improvements for over 15 years, and demands for wage increases, scheduling solutions, benefits, and health and safety protections. No meaningful progress on benefits and unaddressed health and safety issues.
How: Canada Lands Company made the decision to lock out Unifor Local 4271 workers.