VANCOUVER, Jan. 15, 2016 /CNW/ - Today's unanimous ratification of a new collective agreement between Unifor and Harbour Link Container Services means that only one trucking company—Port Transport—remains behind picket lines.
In c2444,"First contract reached at Casino Rama", issued 13-Jan-2016 at 19:31 ET please note that the words "gift shop attendants" has been removed in the fifth paragraph. Full corrected copy follows:
WHISTLER, BC, Jan. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - Stalled negotiations with PW Transit Canada Ltd have forced over 90 transit operators represented by Unifor Local 114 to serve strike notice to the employer. No commencement date for a strike has been set, but the operators are eligible to begin job action on Saturday, January 16.
We write to you today pledging Unifor’s full support to the members of the Halifax Typographical Union in your contract talks with the Chronicle Herald.
VANCOUVER, Jan. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Trucking company Port Transport Ltd made illegal use of replacement workers during the current labour dispute, according to a new ruling from the BC Labour Relations Board (BCLRB). The BCLRB's Vice Chair ordered the company to immediately cease and desist, to provide disclosure of dispatch records on a weekly basis to Unifor, and made an order for payment of financial damages.