… Alberta government to destabilize retirees' savings May 1, 2014 Share EDMONTON , May 1, 2014 /CNW/ - The Alberta … pension plan legislation that threatens to reduce incomes for tens of thousands of seniors, says Canada's largest union …
… Possible end to pension shortfall shows need to keep defined benefit plan, says Unifor National President January 22, 2014 Share Today Air Canada released preliminary reports on … plan despite constant pressure from the company and the government to end it,” said Unifor National President Jerry …
… 2014: Children in Poverty Wait while Surplus Accumulates TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2014 /CNW/ - The 2014 Federal Budget has no … Coordinator of Campaign 2000. "In this federal budget, government fails to play a leadership role in implementing … children. "Such a plan should include enhancing child benefits for low income children up to $5,400 per child, …
… Striking Bombardier workers rally before vote August 25, 2014 Share THUNDER BAY, … and pay good taxes to the federal and provincial governments that support social programs." The rally took … he said. The offer to be voted on Tuesday contains cuts to benefits for current workers and retirees, while offering a …
… Media Advisory - Vancouver container truckers to hold demonstration March 20, 2014 Share VANCOUVER , March 20, 2014 /CNW/ - Container … will hold a rally in downtown Vancouver to protest the BC government's March 19 announcement that it will introduce …
… Ontario to push for broad ORPP December 18, 2014 Share TORONTO , Dec. 18, … National President Jerry Dias says. "While the Harper government turns its back on the 11 million working … CPP in the future," said Unifor's Director of Pensions and Benefits, Jo-Ann Hannah . "We are also pleased that the …
… Cutting EI premiums won't do the job: Unifor September 11, 2014 Share TORONTO , Sept. 11, 2014 /CNW/ - … Harper's expected announcement today that the Conservative government will be cutting EI premiums is not what the … for EI, our focus should be on increasing access to benefits," said Dias. "Increasing access to EI benefits …
… Unifor chooses Resolute Forest Products to lead sector … in bargaining will be economic improvements, including benefits and job security enhancements. The union has chosen … forest economy in the world is based on a partnership of government, labour and business to promote the industry and …
… Jerry Dias reiterates Unifor opposition to Northern Gateway pipeline February 7, 2014 Share VANCOUVER , Feb. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - The president of … nothing to show for it." Unifor is calling on the federal government to enforce greenhouse gas emission targets by …
… Unifor submits pre-budget paper to NB government December 4, … right to: safe workplaces, secure employment, wages and benefits that provide a decent standard of living, dignity …
… Good jobs restored in Northern BC with pulp mill re-opening July 7, 2015 … PE that approximates the industry pattern for wages and benefits. "The government has placed all of its eggs in the basket of …
… Impact of Canada-South Korea free trade deal on auto industry must be monitored: Unifor March 14, 2014 Share TORONTO , March 14, 2014 /CNW/ - The recently … Canada's largest union in the private sector. "The federal government negotiated a deal with South Korea that does not …
… Unifor helps broker a tentative deal in Vancouver container … to put an end to under-cutting. “It’s unfortunate that the government waited until the eleventh hour to get the ball … truck drivers is vital to the port’s operation, and that benefits the local community and the province’s economy.” … …
… Unifor calls for modernization of Canada's passenger rail system … That's the way of the future." Dias said that the government's current attempts to cut their way to prosperity … and associated creation of good jobs with ample tax benefits could be enormous," said Unifor Economist Jordan …
… Cascade Aerospace workers serve notice of legal job action May 30, 2014 Share … in high demand. Treating them unfairly while rolling back benefits will only cause conflict that disrupts production," … on two Lockheed Martin C130 cargo planes for the Mexican government. Unifor Local 114 represents a bargaining unit of …
… 13, 2014 /CNW/ - A judge has upheld the right of striking workers at Cascade Aerospace to picket their Abbotsford employer in a dispute over equal benefits for young workers. "This judgement confirms workers … on two Lockheed Martin C130 cargo planes for the Mexican government. Unifor was founded Labour Day weekend 2013 when …
… MDM Aero Contract's replacement workers are prolonging the Cascade labour dispute June 20, … Aerospace. Workers at Cascade are on strike over equal benefits for young workers. "Replacement workers will … on two Lockheed Martin C130 cargo planes for the Mexican government. Unifor was founded Labour Day weekend 2013 when …
… "It's about the economy, stupid": Unifor files for a judicial review to stop Northern Gateway July 15, 2014 Share OTTAWA , July 15, 2014 /CNW/ - The Northern … stands united with the groups demanding that the federal government stop reckless pipeline projects and invest in …
… Media Advisory - "We haven't forgotten": Community to rally against … region is no different. This community owes the Harper government nothing." Cascade Aerospace is the primary … off the job in 2014 after the employer attempted to cut benefits, the Harper government—the company's largest …
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