Over 250 workers at CN Tower locked out ahead of Canada Day, union says
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Over 250 workers at the CN Tower were locked out just after midnight Monday after labour talks reached a standstill, the union representing them said.
Unifor says the impasse is with Canada Lands Company, which operates the tourist attraction in the heart of downtown Toronto.
The lock-out comes a day before Canada Day festivities, during what the union called "the height of the summer season" in a news release Monday.
"This lockout is not only an attack on workers—it's a blow to Toronto's tourism economy," said Shan Ramanathan, president of Unifor Local 4271, in Monday's news release.
"We remain ready to return to the bargaining table at any time."
The union represents about 250 full-time and part-time workers at the CN Tower, including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and a kitchen crew of chefs, cooks and butchers.
They've been fighting with their employer over a lack of pension improvements for more than 15 years and are seeking wage increases, solutions for some scheduling concerns, benefits and health and safety protections.
CBC Toronto has reached out to Canada Lands Company for comment.
While the CN Tower remains open, the tourist attraction's website warns that the 360 Restaurant, VUE Bistros and Le Café are closed.
"There are no food services available during this time," the site says, noting that visitors can bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks.
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