CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) said it has locked out employees who are members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) – Train and Engine (T&E) division effective 00:01 Eastern Time on Aug. 22. That will be followed by the lock out of employees who are members of the TCRC – Rail Traffic Controller (RCTC) division effective 00:01 Mountain Time on Aug. 22. …Throughout nearly a year of negotiations, CPKC has remained committed to doing its part to avoid this work stoppage. CPKC has bargained in good faith, but despite our best efforts, it is clear that a negotiated outcome with the TCRC is not within reach. The TCRC leadership continues to make unrealistic demands that would fundamentally impair the railway’s ability to serve our customers with a reliable and cost-competitive transportation service. …We fully understand and appreciate what this work stoppage means for Canadians and our economy.