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TODAY- Good Jobs Summit kicks off in Toronto

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - More than 1,000 students, workers, members of community organizations, government officials, business leaders, union representatives, researchers, policy makers and others will gather at the Good Jobs Summit to discuss solutions to creating good jobs. The Summit takes place this evening at 7 p.m. until Sunday at noon at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens).

Good Jobs Summit to feature GE Canada chief executive

TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - The Good Jobs Summit this weekend will feature an address from GE Canada President and CEO Elyse Allan, who will provide a business perspective on job creation in Canada.

Unifor welcomes hospital workers vote

LONDON, ON, Oct. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomes the results of a vote at St. Joseph's Health Centre in London, Ontario where registered practical nurses (RPNs) and service employees voted to be represented by Unifor, ending months of uncertainly for them and the hospital, Unifor National President Jerry Dias says.

/R E P E A T -- Good Jobs Summit kicks off in Toronto on Friday/

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - More than 1,000 students, workers, members of community organizations, government officials, business leaders, union representatives, researchers, policy makers and others will gather at the Good Jobs Summit. They will discuss how to create good jobs right across the country. The Summit takes place in downtown Toronto at Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens), from Friday evening until Sunday at noon.

Unifor to march to Nova Scotia Legislature

HALIFAX, Oct. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor members from across the region will gather at the World Trade and Convention Centre to join National President Jerry Dias and Atlantic Regional Director Lana Payne in a march to the legislature today. The members will gather at 1:00 p.m. and march by 2:00 p.m. to the legislature.

Health care unions defend bargaining association model

HALIFAX, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Leaders of three of the health care unions in Nova Scotia - CUPE, NSNU and Unifor - have reaffirmed their support of a bargaining association model that the unions proposed to the provincial government in response to health district restructuring.

Good Jobs Summit kicks off in Toronto on Friday

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - More than 1,000 students, workers, members of community organizations, government officials, business leaders, union representatives, researchers, policy makers and others will gather at the Good Jobs Summit. They will discuss how to create good jobs right across the country. The Summit takes place in downtown Toronto at Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens), from Friday evening until Sunday at noon.

Unifor reaches deal with Brinks

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.

Rally Wednesday to mark International Day of Older Persons

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.

Unifor stands by bargaining association model

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.

Bargaining association is the smart solution says Unifor

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.

Safety top concern in Unifor-Brinks talks

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.

Unifor's Lana Payne shares her 'Bold Vision'

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.

Unifor supports NDP motion on resource jobs

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.

Unifor opens negotiations with CN Rail

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.

Kinder Morgan loophole poised to kill jobs at Burnaby refinery

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.

Unifor opens negotiations with CP Rail

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.

UAW move on two-tier wages welcome

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.

Appeals ruling supports worker safety

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.

Media Advisory - Actor and activist Danny Glover to address Unifor convention

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.

Mulcair minimum wage announcement welcome

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.

Bombardier workers save pension for new hires

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.

Unifor settles Bombardier strike

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.

Cutting EI premiums won't do the job: Unifor

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.

Media Advisory - Unifor members to meet at first annual convention

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.