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Unifor Local 21-A serves strike notice at AT Films

EDMONTON, July 14, 2015 /CNW/ - Unless a deal is reached by July 16 at 3 p.m., members of Unifor Local 21-A will be on strike at AT Films Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of British Polythene Industries. Collective bargaining has been at impasse since early June.

Unifor Metro grocery store workers reach tentative agreement

TORONTO, July 10, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor local 414 has reached a tentative agreement with Metro grocery stores, avoiding a work stoppage that could have begun as early as Sunday morning. The unit includes roughly 4000 workers at 28 stores across the GTA.

/R E P E A T -- Jerry Dias to speak at Climate Summit/

TORONTO, July 8, 2015 /CNW/ - The National President of the union representing auto, oil and gas and transportation workers across Canada will participate in a panel on transportation issues during this week's Climate Summit of the Americas.

"Canadians care about the environment, and I look forward to being part of the discussion about how to protect it and create jobs doing that," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.

Jerry Dias to speak at Climate Summit

TORONTO, July 8, 2015 /CNW/ - The National President of the union representing auto, oil and gas and transportation workers across Canada will participate in a panel on transportation issues during this week's Climate Summit of the Americas.

"Canadians care about the environment, and I look forward to being part of the discussion about how to protect it and create jobs doing that," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.

Good jobs restored in Northern BC with pulp mill re-opening

CHETWYND, BC, July 7, 2015 /CNW/ - Over one hundred good jobs in Chetwynd have been created by the re-opening of the pulp mill that was closed in July 2012.

Paper Excellence Canada Holding Corporation (PE) purchased the mill from Tembec in 2014 and has been undertaking maintenance to restore operations.

Ontario Court dismisses Navistar challenge

TORONTO, July 7, 2015 /CNW/ - A recent unanimous decision by the Divisional Court of Ontario puts former workers at a Navistar plant in Southwestern Ontario significantly closer to getting the pension money they are owed, their union says.

Armoured car crew was right to refuse unsafe work: ruling

OTTAWA, July 3, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor is applauding a ruling this afternoon that a two-person armoured car crew was justified in refusing work due to working conditions that were unsafe for the workers and the general public.

"This is a very important ruling that backs up what Unifor has been saying. Two-person crews are unsafe for both the crew members, and for the public," Unifor Staff Representative Mike Armstrong said.

Media Advisory: Vancouver Action for Jobs, Justice & the Climate

VANCOUVER, July 2, 2015 /CNW/ -

What: Residents of the GVRD will join communities across Canada for a nation-wide, cross-sectorial day of action for Jobs, Justice, and the Climate to show our leaders we as a collective demand climate action now.

When: Saturday July 4th1:00-3:30pm PST

Bombardier workers ratify collective agreements

TORONTO, June 28, 2015 /CNW/ - Members of two Unifor locals working at Bombardier Aerospace in Downsview ratified new collective agreements with the company this morning, enhancing their pensions and job security.

"This deal represents a significant gain for our members in a difficult time for the business jet market," said Scott McIlmoyle, President of Unifor Local 112.

Air Canada service agents ratify new collective agreement

TORONTO, June 25, 2015 /CNW/ - Members of Unifor Local 2002, representing over 4,000 Customer Service and Sales Representatives, have ratified a new five-year collective agreement with Air Canada.

"Our members deserve to share in Air Canada's record profits," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. "This agreement secures good jobs for Customer Sales and Service Agents now and into the future."

Unifor locals reach deals with Bombardier

TORONTO, June 24, 2015 /CNW/ - Two Unifor locals working at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Downsview have reached new collective agreements with the company, to be sent for ratification on Sunday.

BC coast guard station experiences another outage

VICTORIA, June 23, 2015 /CNW/ - The Marine Traffic and Communication Services (MTCS) centre in Victoria has experienced an outage that affected its ability to regulate shipping movements and answer distress calls. The affected area includes Vancouver, Howe Sound, and the Strait of Georgia.