CALGARY, Jan. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - Out of respect for our
employees, CP does not normally comment on individual personnel
decisions. In the case of former employee Stephanie Katelnikoff, however, she has raised
concerns regarding her termination on November 21, 2017 in the media and we want to
clarify matters:
Railway safety is a top priority at CP. Ms. Katelnikoff's
termination related to her decision to post photos of herself in
unsafe situations on railway property and equipment, committing
railway safety violations, along with disparaging remarks regarding
the company.
Her termination was not about her posting of personal photos or
information per se that were not related in some way to railway
safety and CP.
All unionized train and engine employees are subject to the same
rules, regulations and company policies and there is a standardized
grievance process in place to deal with individual personnel
decisions.
Ms. Katelnikoff has brought a grievance to her union and will
receive a hearing through that process. To respect that process, we
will not be commenting further on this matter.
CP is a diverse, equal opportunity employer with established
policies and programs regarding employment equity, affirmative
action, workplace accommodation and return to work/disability
management to support our team of professional railroaders.
About Canadian Pacific
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United States with direct links to major ports on the west
and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive
rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the
globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of
freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply
chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages
of CP.
SOURCE Canadian Pacific