“Our thoughts are with the friends, families, and
coworkers of the two men involved in this tragic accident,” said
Doug Finnson, President of the TCRC. “As we mourn the loss of one of
our Teamster brothers, we are also praying for the recovery of the
man who remains in hospital at this time.”
The derailment occurred in the evening of
Saturday, September 15 near Ponton, Manitoba. The TCRC is actively
monitoring the situation and has written to the Arctic Gateway
Group, which owns the Hudson Bay Railway, to request to be made
aware of developments as they arise.
The cause of the derailment remains unknown at
this early stage. The TCRC intends to fully cooperate with any
investigation by the employer or the Transportation Safety Board.
The victims’ names will not be released by the
TCRC out of respect for their loved ones.
Teamsters represent locomotive engineers and
conductors who operate on the Hudson Bay Railway.
Teamsters represent 125,000 members in Canada in all industries. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with which Teamsters Canada is affiliated, represents 1.4 million workers in North America.
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Media contact:
Christopher Monette
Director of Public Affairs, Teamsters
Canada
Cell: 514-226-6002 | cmonette@teamsters.ca
