… Challenges and opportunities in Unifor’s Western Region August 18, 2018 Share … and bargaining victories in the last year and discussed member activists’ strategies for defending gains and … working people’s rights have been undermined and public services are suffering, the Western Region has diverse …
… Unifor and PWTransit reach tentative agreement in Comox Valley … have reached a tentative agreement. “Congratulations to our members at Local 114 in the Comox Valley for bargaining … Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. Transit services in the region will continue uninterrupted this …
… Volume 11 – Issue 14 May 7, 2024 Share Main Image Image Unifor reaches a tentative agreement with CNTL, averting strike … goal to achieve priority issues and improvements that the membership expressed were necessary during our first … May 12 – 12pm PDT / 1pm MDT / 2pm CDT formembers based in Western Canada Unifor represents 786 dependant …
… Unifor opens contract negotiations with Coast Mountain Bus … February 22, 2023 Share Main Image Image SURREY —Members of Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 will open bargaining … busses and more bus service,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Transit operators were on the …
… Unifor warns of possible summer disruption to Victoria Clipper … service July 11, 2023 Share Main Image Image VICTORIA —Members of Unifor Local 114 working at the Victoria Clipper … The workers responsible for the smooth operation of ferry services deserve a fair agreement,” said Gavin McGarrigle, …
… Pacific Western Transportation transit workers vote 93% in favour of strike … 21, 2023 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER – Uniformembers at Local 114 have overwhelmingly voted in favour of … cost of living and makes us competitive with other transit services in the region," said Gord McGrath, President of …
… Uniformembers at Manitoba Lotteries reach tentative agreement … 18, 2023 Share Main Image Image WINNIPEG —Unifor Local 144 members will vote on a contract later this week after … a fair tentative agreement,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. More details will be available …
… & CEO, BC Transit Ltd Jerry Dias National President, Unifor Re: Unifor Union Strike – BC Transit / PW Transit Dear Mr … in the Squamish community, representing nearly 600 members. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life … BC Transit Tom Jezersek, President & COO, Pacific Western Transportation Michael Colborne, Chairman & CEO, …
… Uniformembers ratify Manitoba Lotteries contract December 22, … of a new collective agreement ratified by Unifor Local 144 members at the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation. … a contract on a deadline,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “The strike mandate from the …
… Unifor and Victoria Clipper reach tentative agreement September … “Congratulations to the bargaining committee and the members who mobilized quickly to get the word out on both … for a fair contract,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. Details of the agreement will be …
… Uniformembers demand compensation from CBMC for lost wages … and maintenance staff. “I have been very clear with our members: they are not going to pay the price for CMBC’s … staff from doing their job for two days,” said UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. “Coast Mountain …
… Image Image VANCOUVER—The bargaining committee from Unifor Local 114 has signed a tentative agreement with B.C. … between their wages and benefits and what is paid in other regions,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Local 114 members maintained a solid picket line and grew community …
… Unifor and Coast Mountain Bus Company reach tentative agreement … “Total service disruption was a last resort, so our members are relieved that they can return to serving the … the Metro Vancouver transit system,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Western Regional Director and lead negotiator. “We look …
… Strike deadline set for Labour Day weekend at Victoria Clipper ferry August 23, 2023 Share Main Image Image VICTORIA—Unifor Local 114 members at the Victoria-Seattle ferry service have voted … a thriving tourism industry,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “The Victoria Clipper is no …
… Whistler transit operators serve 72-hour strike notice January 21, 2022 Share Main … Whistler-area transit operators is pushing Unifor Local 114 members towards a legal strike. If an agreement cannot be … out of the housing market,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “The worsening affordability …
… Coast Mountain Bus Company members conduct strike vote October 9, 2019 Share Main Image Image Unifor Coast Mountain Bus Company members will conduct a strike … proper breaks and recovery time between trips,” said UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. “Coast Mountain …
… PWTransit workers file 72-hour strike notice November 16, 2023 Share … Transportation (PWTransit) placing Local 114 transit members in a legal strike position as of Sun., Nov. 19 at … yet to see it.” PWT is contracted by BC Transit to provide services in Campbell River and Comox Valley, B.C. and work …
… Manitoba Hydro natural gas workers begin rotating strikes June 17, 2022 Share Main Image … a thousand times over," said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. "The only reason we don't have a … Manitoba Hydro payroll. “Throughout the pandemic, Local 681 members were on the front lines of in-home service,” said …
… Uniformember running for the Alberta NDP in Fort McMurray May … important work the government has to do to improve public services for the people of Alberta,” said Chaisson. “The … that Danielle Smith has brought to workers’ lives.” Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle agrees: “Fort …
… issues, pay parity and funding key issues as PWTransit workers go on strike December 15, 2023 Share Main Image Image COMOX, B.C.– Unifor Local 114 members at Pacific Western Transportation (PWTransit) began … Gavin McGarrigle. Workers at PWTransit withdrew bus services at 4:30 a.m. Contract negotiations failed earlier …
… Unifor and Coast Mountain Bus Company reach tentative agreement … “Total service disruption was a last resort, so our members are relieved that they can return to serving the … the Metro Vancouver transit system,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Western Regional Director and lead negotiator. “We look …
… Time is running out for Mosaic to avoid job action January 28, 2023 Share Main Image Image UniforWestern Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle says Local 892 members at the Mosaic potash mine in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan …
… Unifor celebrates rejection of “heartless” PC government October … teams fanned out across the province to contact Uniformembers about the PC’s record and the alternative offered by … new government will need to get to work on building public services and reversing the anti-worker policies that have …
… Uniformembers ratify new contract with Association for … deserve a government that makes community health services a priority,” said Gavin McGarrigle, UniforWestern Regional Director. “Congratulations to our members …
News
Accessibility
Documents can be requested in alternative/accessible formats by emailing communications@unifor.org