OTTAWA, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor has negotiated a tentative collective agreement with Brinks Canada in Ottawa, one day ahead of a legal strike date.
"This deal came after some long hours of talks with the company, but with the members' support for the bargaining team we were able to get a deal without a strike," said Andre Desjardins, president of Unifor Local 4266, which represents Brinks workers in Ottawa.
WINDSOR, ON, Sept. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - With pensions and health care under threat, diminishing the hope of retirement with dignity for many Canadians, a rally will be held in Windsor on Wednesday October 1 in the afternoon to mark the International Day of Older Persons.
HALIFAX, Sept. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - Given recent public comments by Health Minister Leo Glavine, Unifor remains optimistic that the proposal for a bargaining association it developed with other health care unions in Nova Scotia will be established.
The four unions are now calling for an emergency meeting with the minister to clarify his comments about the bargaining association model and its status.
HALIFAX, Sept. 29, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor is calling on Premier McNeil to accept the health care unions' proposal for a bargaining association.
"The health care unions have a smart proposal that will avoid the chaos and instability that will result with the government's proposed legislation," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
TORONTO/BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 26, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias is taking part in the Halton Women's Place 'Hope in High Heels' walk on Saturday morning. The Honorable Dr. Kellie Lietch, Minister responsible for the Status of Women, will also be in attendance.
OTTAWA, Sept. 24, 2014 /CNW/ - The safety of armoured car crews is topping the agenda as contract talks with Brinks Canada in Ottawa reach a critical juncture, Unifor says.
CHARLOTTETOWN, Sept. 24, 2014 /CNW/ - Lana Payne, Unifor Atlantic Regional Director, joins as one of 23 visionaries asked to share inspiration for the future of the country at the "Women of Bold Vision" conference in Charlottetown where 150 Canadian women have gathered.
TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2014 /CNW/ - Canada's largest union in the private sector is throwing its weight behind a new motion from the NDP that aims to create good jobs in the energy sector while respecting the wishes of Canadians, the rights of First Nations and the protection of the environment.
MONTREAL, Sept. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor is opening negotiations with CN Rail this morning in Montreal, kicking off contract talks for approximately 5,000 workers across the country.
Unifor National President Jerry Dias opened negotiations, expressing that the union expects this new contract will bring a fair agreement that recognizes Unifor members' efforts in making CN the wealthy company it is today.
VANCOUVER, Sept. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - The international system of bidding for oil used by companies using the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline is being abused, according to documents filed today with the National Energy Board (NEB). Unifor says the abuse creates a disadvantage for Chevron's Burnaby refinery, threatening good Canadian jobs.
CALGARY, Sept. 18, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias joined the Unifor Local 101-R bargaining committee to open talks with CP Rail yesterday in Calgary.
"Our talks open at a time when CP Rail is enjoying record profits and share prices," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.
TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2014 /CNW/ - A push by the United Auto Workers to end two-tier wages in American auto plants is a welcome move that should help Unifor improve wages and working conditions in the Canadian auto industry, Unifor National President Jerry Dias says.
TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - A recent decision upholding a previous health and safety order regarding rescue equipment for those working in Bell Canada confined spaces will help ensure the safety of workers in the industry, Canada's largest union in the private sector says.
VANCOUVER, Sept. 13, 2014 /CNW/ - Legendary actor and civil rights activist Danny Glover will speak to more than 1,500 delegates at the first annual Unifor Canadian Council. His remarks will address how civil rights, social justice, and labour movements have a shared history and should continue to build strong ties.
VANCOUVER, Sept. 13, 2014 /CNW/ - Today's announcement by NDP Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair that he would bring back a federal minimum wage, pegging it at $15 an hour, is a welcome move that will push the provinces to increase their rates, Unifor National President Jerry Dias says.
THUNDER BAY, ON, Sept. 12, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor members in Thunder Bay, on strike at Bombardier for more than eight weeks, will soon be returning to work having maintained good jobs with good pensions for their community.
"This has been a difficult summer for these workers, but they can return to work knowing that they have stood up for future generations," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said.
VANCOUVER, Sept. 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Nearly 1,500 Unifor activists from across Canada will gather on September 13 to 15 to meet as a national council for the first time since the formation of the union in 2013. The meeting will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.
THUNDER BAY, ON, Sept. 11, 2014 /CNW/ - After more than eight weeks on strike, Unifor Local 1075 has reached an agreement that will be presented for ratification Friday, Sept 12 at 8:30 am.
"These workers have stood up for good jobs in their community. Our fight against the employer's concessions has shown the resolve of the membership to fight for fairness," said Dominic Pasqualino Local 1075 President.
TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2014 /CNW/ - Stephen Harper's expected announcement today that the Conservative government will be cutting EI premiums is not what the economy needs, not what the labour market needs and not what workers in Canada need, says Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
VANCOUVER, Sept. 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Nearly 1,500 Unifor activists from across Canada will gather on September 13 to 15 to meet as a national council for the first time since the formation of the union in 2013. The meeting will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.
TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2014 /CNW/ - Adding to the growing list of influential speakers, Premier Kathleen Wynne will be addressing the upcoming Good Jobs Summit on October 4 at Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens).
TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2014 /CNW/ - Today's unemployment numbers demonstrated that students, recent graduates and young workers are being utterly left behind in the Canadian economy, said Unifor National President Jerry Dias and Canadian Federation of Students National Chairperson Jessica McCormick.
LONDON, ON, Sept. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Members and leadership of Unifor Local 27 will be rallying at the Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care on Wednesday to bring public attention to the need for good jobs in health care to ensure quality resident care. Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care (formerly St. Mary's and Marian Villa) is home to 394 residents, and is operated by St. Joseph's Health Care London.
TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - After nine weeks on strike, members of Unifor Local 252 at Emerald Energy from Waste in Brampton, Ont., have ratified a new collective agreement that not only maintains their pension and wages, but secures the future of the facility.
TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - As another school year begins, Unifor has today written to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Education, alerting them to serious problems with how school bus contracts are awarded across the province, and is releasing a new report on the issue.
THUNDER BAY, ON, Aug. 26, 2014 /CNW/ - Bombardier workers in Thunder Bay have stood up for good jobs in Ontario and a secure future for their community by soundly rejecting a last offer from the company in a vote supervised by the Ministry of Labour today.
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