The federal government has named a veteran labour troubleshooter as the arbitrator in the labour dispute between CP Rail and its employees.
William Kaplan has served as an arbitrator or mediator in a host of disputes since 1989.
The government moved quickly to end a strike by 4,800 engineers and conductors last May by passing back-to-work legislation.
The legislation also allowed the government to appoint an arbitrator who will decide on a settlement within 90 days.
The back-to-work bill angered both the union and opposition critics who said it short-circuited any chance of the two sides working out a deal alone.
But the governing Conservatives made no apologies, saying the strike at the rail company was affecting the economy.
The Harper government has intervened in a number of high-profile labour disputes in the past year, notably at Canada Post and Air Canada.
| Security | Price | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CP-T Canadian Pacific Railway | 139.97 |
-2.45 -1.72% |
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