SMART-TD’s General Committee of Adjustment (GCA) 457 has concluded the ratification vote on the proposed Tentative Agreement (TA) covering members in the Central and Southern Regions of CPKC Railway.
The membership voted to reject the agreement.
Final certified results are as follows:
- YES — Accept the Tentative Agreement: 266 votes (41.96%)
- NO — Reject the Tentative Agreement: 368 votes (58.04%)
- Total Ballots Cast: 634
The ratification vote closed on May 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Most notably, 91.5% of all eligible members participated in this vote, an exceptionally strong turnout that reflects the seriousness with which our members approached this decision. SMART-TD leadership is encouraged to see this level of engagement and participation from our brothers and sisters, especially when considering an agreement that would have established long-term terms and conditions affecting members for years to come.
SMART-TD thanks every member who took the time to stay informed, review the agreement, and participate in the vote. SMART News will keep you updated as this situation moves forward.
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