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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 4th 1:00-3:30pm 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.

/R E P E A T -- Unifor calls for labour law reform in Ontario/

TORONTO, June 15, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor will participate in hearings tomorrow about much needed labour law reform in Ontario.

"Ontario's labour market has changed dramatically over the last few decades, but our legislation has not," said Katha Fortier, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. "Low-wage and precarious work has increased. It's time we reform our labour law to better protect workers."

Unifor calls for labour law reform in Ontario

TORONTO, June 15, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor will participate in hearings tomorrow about much needed labour law reform in Ontario.

"Ontario's labour market has changed dramatically over the last few decades, but our legislation has not," said Katha Fortier, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. "Low-wage and precarious work has increased. It's time we reform our labour law to better protect workers."

Air Canada service agents reach tentative agreement

TORONTO, June 14, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor has reached a tentative deal with Air Canada for a five-year collective agreement for over 4,000 Customer Sales and Service Agents.

"Unifor was built to defend good jobs. This deal protects scope work and achieves the fair wages that our members wanted," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.

Unifor stresses need for robust national auto strategy

TORONTO, June 9, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomed today's announcement of a new committee to promote investment in the auto sector but stressed that while it is a step in the right direction, there is much more to do.

Unifor supports roundtable on national pharmacare

TORONTO, June 8, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor believes that every Canadian should have access to good healthcare, including a comprehensive, universal, public pharmacare program. Leaders from across Canada gathered today in Toronto to speak on this issue in a roundtable discussion led by Dr. Eric Hoskins, Ontario's Minister of Health and Long Term Care.

Unifor ESL teachers ratify agreement after strike

TORONTO, June 6, 2015 /CNW/ - English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers, members of Unifor Local 40, have ratified a collective agreement with Kaplan International after nearly four weeks on strike. The agreement includes annual wage increases, vacation enhancement and key improvements to language on job security. 

Unifor applies for mediation with AT Films Inc

EDMONTON, June 4, 2015 /CNW/ - An impasse in bargaining between Unifor Local 21-A and AT Films Inc. has led the union to apply for mediation. AT Films is a wholly owned subsidiary of British Polythene Industries P.L.C.

Key strategies identified for better jobs in Canada

TORONTO, June 3, 2015 /CNW/ - In the face of continued weakness in Canada's employment outlook, a unique roundtable of labour, business, student and community leaders says Canada must use its rich resources to create good jobs by producing value-added products and services.

Unifor Rally and Family Fun Day

CAMBRIDGE, ON, May 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor is holding a Rally and Family Fun Day this Saturday to demand answers from Toyota about what is next for the Cambridge North plant, and to give Team Members and their friends and families something fun, after weeks of worry and speculation.

"Team Members deserve answers about what is coming next and what it means to them, their families and the entire community," said Unifor Organizer Bob Van Cleef.

/R E P E A T -- Pearson Airport limo drivers to hold rally Friday/

TORONTO, May 28, 2015 /CNW/ - Limousine drivers at Pearson Airport will hold their second rally this week on Friday to highlight the inconvenience to travellers and unfairness to drivers of a GTAA decision to move limos away from the main arrival doors

"This change has made it more difficult for travellers to get a car, and cut deeply into the income of the drivers," said Unifor National Representative Barry Lines.

Pearson Airport limo drivers to hold rally Friday

TORONTO, May 28, 2015 /CNW/ - Limousine drivers at Pearson Airport will hold their second rally this week on Friday to highlight the inconvenience to travellers and unfairness to drivers of a GTAA decision to move limos away from the main arrival doors

"This change has made it more difficult for travellers to get a car, and cut deeply into the income of the drivers," said Unifor National Representative Barry Lines.

Unifor files evidence against Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion

VANCOUVER, May 28, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor has filed evidence with the National Energy Board (NEB) that demonstrates that the project poses serious risks to the economy and food security of British Columbia. The union is especially critical of the threat to the commercial fishery and job losses in the refining industry.