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Unifor is calling for an overhaul of Canada’s passenger rail system, and the introduction of a high speed rail service, as part of a new passenger rail policy paper being introduced on November 29, at a press conference downtown Toronto.
After years of government funding cuts at Via Rail, leading to service and employment reductions and a corresponding decline in ridership, Unifor is proposing a new vision for passenger rail in Canada, in advance of the 2014/2015 federal budget.
Press conference:
- When: November 29 at 10 a.m.
- Where: Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen Street West – Wentworth room, 2nd floor (Richmond Tower)
- Who: Speaking will be:
- Unifor National President Jerry Dias
- Toronto City Councillor Adam Vaughan (Ward 20)
- Unifor Economist Jordan Brennan
For members of the media who are unable to attend, but who would like to participate, please call: English- 1-888-231-8191 ID: 15821505, French - (866) 865-3087 ID: 15837146.
Unifor represents approximately 9,000 workers in the railway sector, including 2,100 at Via Rail.
