There was some welcome news on the west coast this week.
On Monday in Vancouver, Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, officially reopened the coast guard’s Kitsilano Station.
It was the ceremonial completion of a promise the Liberal government fulfilled last May, when it reversed the former Harper government’s decision to close the station in the heart of Vancouver, Canada’s busiest harbour.
TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - The union bargaining for over 8,500 energy and chemical workers across Canada has reached a three-year deal with Suncor. The collective agreement will set the pattern for Unifor's upcoming negotiations at other companies in the industry.
Formal contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers have officially begun, with the top priority of securing new investment and product in Canada.
"These are perhaps the most important auto contract talks in a generation," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias, who is leading the negotiations.
"There will be no deals with any of the companies without commitments from each of them for investments in Canada."
TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Formal contract talks opened earlier today between Unifor and both Ford and Fiat Chrysler.
"We have one simple message for all the Detroit Three automakers: there can be no deals without commitments to new investments in Canada," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said.
"It just makes sense to invest in Canada. Our workers are the most highly skilled and productive in the world."
Formal contract talks opened earlier today between Unifor and both Ford and Fiat Chrysler, as the 2016 negotiations move to the next phase of meeting with each company before picking a target in early September. For more information about the openings, click here.
TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor opened formal contract talks with General Motors this afternoon, in what could be the most important round of auto talks in a generation.
"Our success in these negotiations will determine the livelihoods of thousands of workers and the future of our industry, and set an important precedent about the kind of economy we want," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said.
TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2016 /CNW/ - Formal contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers begin this week, starting with General Motors on Wednesday, followed by formal openings with Ford and Fiat Chrysler Canada on Thursday.
"These are perhaps the most important auto contract talks in a generation," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias, who will lead the negotiations.
Unifor opened formal contract talks with General Motors this afternoon, in what could be the most important round of auto talks in a generation. For more information, click here.
TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2016 /CNW/ - Formal contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers begin this week, starting with General Motors on Wednesday, followed by formal openings with Ford and Fiat Chrysler Canada on Thursday.
"These are perhaps the most important auto contract talks in a generation," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias, who will lead the negotiations.
Formal contract talks between Unifor and the Detroit Three automakers begin this week, starting with General Motors on Wednesday, followed by formal openings with Ford and Fiat Chrysler Canada on Thursday. For details, click here.
Unifor National President Jerry Dias tells Bloomberg North anchor Amanda Lang that cost-effective and award winning Canadian auto plants have earned product commitment from the Detroit 3.
Published Wednesday August 3, 2016 in the Huffington Post
In one week, Unifor will begin its first-ever round of bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers in what may be the most important round of bargaining to take place in the sector in more than a generation.
When I and representatives from each of the Unifor bargaining units at the Detroit Three automakers sit down with the companies to formally open negotiations on August 10 and 11, we will have one clear and simple message for them.
Published Wednesday August 3, 2016 in the Huffington Post
In one week, Unifor will begin its first-ever round of bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers in what may be the most important round of bargaining to take place in the sector in more than a generation.
When I and representatives from each of the Unifor bargaining units at the Detroit Three automakers sit down with the companies to formally open negotiations on August 10 and 11, we will have one clear and simple message for them.
Published Wednesday July 27, 2016 in the Huffington Post
Stephen Harper emerged recently from his self-imposed obscurity to say goodbye. I say good riddance.
The former prime minister who once boasted, “You won't recognize Canada when I'm through with it,” lost the federal election last October and stepped down as leader of the Conservative Party, but remained a Member of Parliament.
