TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor concludes negotiations with the Detroit Three automakers, after members ratify a four-year contract with Ford securing $713 million in investment, new product, more than 500 jobs, and wage improvements.
Unifor concludes negotiations with the Detroit Three automakers, after members ratify a four-year contract with Ford securing $713 million in investment, new product, more than 500 jobs, and wage improvements. All three tentative agreements with Ford were ratified by members. Across all bargaining units, the contract was approved with a vote of 58 per cent.
MONTREAL, Nov. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - The federal government's new strategy for transportation infrastructure should be judged on the good jobs and public value it creates, says Unifor.
"We welcome renewal of vital infrastructure, but the government's top priority has to be good job creation and public ownership," said Unifor National President, Jerry Dias. "The onus is on Minister Garneau to demonstrate how this plan will generate more good jobs and long-term value for Canadians."
TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor, the union representing school bus drivers at the Toronto and York public and Catholic school boards reached a tentative agreement with First Student bus company, averting a strike or lockout.
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor, the union representing school bus drivers for both the Toronto public and Catholic school boards, says it is waiting at the table to negotiate with First Student bus company as the strike or lockout deadline approaches.
TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2016 /CNW/ - School bus drivers for both the Toronto public and Catholic school boards continue contract talks with First Student Bus Company ahead of a strike or lockout deadline Thursday.
"In a year when both boards were hit with driver shortages, it is more important than ever that we reach a deal that will help to both recruit and retain drivers in this city," said Unifor Local 4268 President Deb Montgomery.
TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2016 /CNW/ - On the verge of a strike, Unifor reaches a tentative agreement with Ford to secure its Canadian manufacturing footprint and reinforce the economic pattern established with General Motors (GM).
As Unifor activists began their lobby of MPs on the TPP, news came that the deadline for public consultations has been extended.
The House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade announced that public submissions on the deal can now be made until until January 27, 2017. The deadline had been October 31.
This is the third time consultations have been extended. The original deadline was April 30, which was initially extended to June 30, before being extended a second time to October 31.
A tentative collective agreement was reached, averting a strike at Ford. The contract is unanimously recommended by the entire Master and Local Bargaining committees. Unifor members will have the final say on the tentative agreement when a vote is held at local membership meetings on Saturday November 5 and Sunday, November 6.
TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor, representing 46,000 members in the transportation sector, welcomes today's call by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) for a more proactive approach to safety across the nation's transportation network.
CALGARY, Oct. 31, 2016 /CNW/ - Members of the former Pepsico Employees' Association overwhelmingly ratified their first agreement as Unifor Local 1410 members. The three-year deal includes wage gains, improved rights around scheduling and paid education leave.
TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - As the deadline for Unifor and Ford negotiations approaches, the union schedules live updates to report on the status of talks while it continues to push for investment and secure jobs.
OTTAWA, Oct. 31, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor members from across Canada are in Ottawa this week to warn MPs about the dangers of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal and to urge them not to ratify it.
"Unifor is a strong believer in trade, but trade must be fair and it must serve the needs of working people and our communities first," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.
As public consultations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership come to a close, Unifor is in Ottawa to meet with MPs and urge them to vote against ratifying the TPP, and to start building a Fair Trade Future.
The work started early, with politicians and Parliamentary staff waking up on Halloween to radio and newspaper ads telling them Unifor was in town. Meetings are planned for the entire week. Stay tuned for updates.
Negotiations continue to be a waiting game with Ford. While talks have neared towards the pattern, we remain a significant distance apart in achieving our priorities. The union expressed clearly to Ford that the union will not accept offsets to reach the pattern negotiated with GM and FCA. Our bargaining committees are firm in what needs to be done to reach a fair deal. It's time the employer make a reasonable and fair offer.
Progress is slow but negotiations are set to continue through the weekend. “While Ford might want balk at our priorities and the pattern Agreement set with GM, our members are clear, we will not go backwards and accept rollbacks or concessions,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. “In every round of Detroit Three bargaining our top priority has been and remains focused on securing a future for good, full-time unionized jobs in the auto sector.”
TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - As the deadline for Unifor and Ford negotiations approaches, the union schedules live updates to report on the status of talks while it continues to push for investment and secure jobs.
ST. JOHN'S, NL, Oct. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor members of Local 597 at Dominion stores across Newfoundland and Labrador have ratified a new three-year collective agreement by 84 per cent. The deal includes annual wage increases for full and part-time employees, benefit improvements and scheduling enhancements among other gains.
As the deadline for Unifor and Ford negotiations approaches, the union schedules live updates to report on the status of talks while it continues to push for investment to secure jobs. To learn more about the briefing schedule set for Monday, October 31 read this release
REGINA, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - By tabling Bill 40, Premier Brad Wall has officially announced his government intends to break an election promise and privatize key Saskatchewan Crown corporations, says Unifor.
OTTAWA, Oct. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - Frustrated by a lack of progress during bargaining with the world's largest shipping company DHL, Unifor has applied for conciliation under the federal labour code.
"DHL doesn't seem interested in resolving this negotiation before their busy holiday season," said Jenny Ahn, Assistant to the Unifor National President. "DHL's behaviour is steering us toward a December strike in their Canadian service nation-wide."
KINCARDINE, ON, Oct. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - More than 100 Sobeys workers in Kincardine voted last night to join Unifor, Canada's largest union in the private sector.
OTTAWA, Oct. 24, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias will make a presentation Tuesday to the federal government's Special Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reform, where he will call on the Trudeau government to keep its promise on electoral reform.
"Canadians gave this government a strong mandate to reform the way we vote in this country. It's time to get the job done," Dias said.
OTTAWA, Oct. 24, 2016 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias will make a presentation Tuesday to the federal government's Special Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reform, where he will call on the Trudeau government to keep its promise on electoral reform.
"Canadians gave this government a strong mandate to reform the way we vote in this country. It's time to get the job done," Dias said.
Negotiations with Ford formally resumed on Tuesday, October 18. The Master and Local Bargaining Committees are meeting daily to push for a fair deal. A deadline for negotiations was set for Monday, October 31 at 11:59 p.m. If there is no tentative agreement by the deadline the union will be in a legal strike position.
TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - A Unifor delegation will deliver nearly 35,000 signed petition postcards to Ontario Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins at his press conference this afternoon with the aim of them reaching Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott.
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