The CP/BN Branch Executive Coiuncil has elected the following negotiating committee for the upcoming wage re-opener with the company:

Scott Edmonds, CP Winnipeg
Karine Fortin, SF Montreal
Colin Perkel, CP Toronto
James Stevenson, CP Calgary

As you may recall, we concluded our last round of talks last spring with a two per cent wage increase for 2004 and a decision to talk about any increase for 2005 during a special round that is due to begin around February 15. Your bargaining committee will be in touch shortly.

Regards,
Colin Perkel
CP/BN Branch President