March 13-15, 2018 – Edmonton – Arbitrator A. Sims

TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 / MARDI LE 13 MARS, 2018
4575	Dispute between CNR and TCRC-CTY-C concerning a continuation of B.V. who was required to yard his train at Taschereau Yard in tracks including track MI06 where he was required to couple onto cars and handle cars not in connection with his train in violation of Articles 11.7 and 41 of the 4.16 Collective Agreement. (COUNSEL)
4614	Dispute between CNR and UNIFOR-4000 concerning a Local Notice in Grande Cache and Grande Prairie, AB, advising that the spareboard guarantee would be reduced from the Conductor rate of pay to the Assistant Conductor rate of pay effective immediately.
4615	Dispute between VIA RAIL and UNIFOR-4000 concerning the demotion of D.H. from her permanent position of In-Charge Agent at Union Station in Toronto following an investigation. (COUNSEL)
4616	Dispute between VIA RAIL and UNIFOR-4000 concerning the assessment of 60 demerit marks and the subsequent discharge of Counter Sales Agent E.C., in violation of a Last Chance Agreement. (COUNSEL)
4617	Dispute between VIA RAIL and UNIFOR-4000 concerning the assessment of 25 demerit marks and the subsequent discharge of Station Services Attendant K.N., in violation of a Last Chance Agreement. (COUNSEL)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 / MERCREDI LE 14 MARS, 2018
4618	Dispute between CNR and TCRC-CTY-W concerning the assessment of 25 demerits and subsequent discharge for accumulation of demerits to K.O. for his involvement in a derailment. (COUNSEL)
4619	Dispute between CPR and TCRC-CTY-W concerning the discharge of S.T. for failing to ensure that his power would clear the power in a connecting track resulting in a side collision. (COUNSEL)
4620	Dispute between CPR and TCRC-LE-W concerning G.T. and the following: -  Assessment of a 30 day suspension for failure to be attentive in his duties as an engineer, resulting in East track 2 Switch being run through by his movement a violation of CROR 114, CROR General Notice, CROR General Rule A I, iii, vi, viii. - Assessment of a 14 day suspension for failing to ensure his crew was riding the footboard of the locomotive while travelling over switches at the Lethbridge yard. (COUNSEL)
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 / JEUDI LE 15 MARS, 2018
4621	Dispute between CPR and TCRC-CTY-W and TCRC-LE-W concerning the two discharges of J.Z. for: - As a Conductor : An accumulation of discipline culminated in the most recent incident in which you failed to comply with T&E Rule Book 7.4 (e) by not sounding the whistle until the crossing at Mission Street was fully occupied. - As a Locomotive Engineer : Discharged for his prior discipline and culminating safety record, and from the results of an investigative statement held in December 2016, as evident of his failure to operate the train in a safe a matter due to improper use of the locomotive dynamic brake. (COUNSEL )
4622	Dispute between CPR and TCRC-LE-W concerning the discharge of B.J. for failure to properly secure the AEX7313 in Red Deer yard, resulting in the car rolling unattended onto the main track and fouling OCS limits. (COUNSEL)

February 6-7, 2018 – Calgary – Arbitrator J. Moreau

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 / MARDI LE 6 FEVRIER 2018
4612	Dispute between BOMBARDIER and TCRC-660 concerning the discharge of F.S. for his unapproved absence from June 12, 2015 to date, the company considers that the position has been abandoned. (COUNSEL)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 / MERCREDI LE 7 FEVRIER 2018
4613	Dispute between CPR and TCRC-RTC’s concerning J.P.S. and the following: - 7 day suspension for violation of CROR 136 for allegedly voicing and underscoring an incorrect unit number on clearance number 225. - 15 day suspension for violation of CROR 136 when he allegedly incorrectly voiced TOP 321 as TOP 320. - Discharge for alleged involvement with the events surrounding cars having been left in the siding at Hurkett with no additional method of securement.

January 9-11, 2018 – Montreal – Arbitrator G. Clarke

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018  / MARDI LE 9 JANVIER 2018
4606	Dispute between CNR and USW-Local-2004 concerning a Policy grievance; Classification of Flagging Job as identified in Appendix VIII of 10.8.
4607	Litige entre CNR et UNIFOR concernant N.F.: A. 30 mauvais points au dossier disciplinaire de M. N.F. pour : «avoir endommagé le pare-brise du véhicule de chef d’équipe F150 en date du 16 août 2016».  B. Suspension de 7 jours de M. N.F.  du 3 au 9 septembre 2016 pour : «votre conduite inappropriée pendant une discussion avec le superviseur S. St.L. le 30 août 2016.» C. Imposition de 45 mauvais points au dossier disciplinaire de M. N.F. «pour insubordination en refusant d’obtempérer, à plusieurs reprises, aux directives du superviseur – Intermodal R.B. durant votre quart de travail du 22 septembre 2016.» et son congédiement le 16 janvier pour une accumulation de mauvais points.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 / MERCREDI LE 10 JANVIER 2018
4608	Dispute between CNR and TCRC-LE-W concerning the discharge of M.M. for his CRO 439 violation on the Edson subdivision while working W90551-19 on May 19, 2017. (COUNSEL)
4604 Continued from December	Dispute between CPR and TCRC-CTY-E concerning the following for A.S.: A. 30 day suspension for not having respected item T-20 (do not sit or lean on railway equipment) from the train and locomotive safety manual, resulting in you having sat down on the locomotive footboard while working as a yardman at St-Luc on July 17th 2015. B. 7 day suspension for violation of the attendance management policy to try to earn your leave before the end of your shift on 26 December 2015, for the next shift. C. Discharge for failing the CR110 effectiveness test; Resulting from not conducting a train parade inspection 142 and not complying with your last chance agreement dated April 18, 2016, when you were working as a conductor on assignment FS22 on October 14, 2016. (COUNSEL)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 / JEUDI LE 11 JANVIER 2018
4609	Dispute between CPR and TCRC-CTY-E concerning the appeal of the Company’s failure to accommodate Conductor G. Ward. (COUNSEL)
4610	Dispute between CPR and TCRC-CTY-E concerning the dismissal of R.M. for failing to ensure the safe operation of train T12-14 on the Mactier Subdivision as evidenced by your train operating beyond a signal displaying stop indication and exceeding the maximum authorized speed on October 15, 2016 at approximately 0300. (COUNSEL)
4611	Dispute between CPR and TCRC-LE-W concerning the termination of Mr. X. (COUNSEL).