Bargaining

Unifor wins important arbitration case for Unifor Local 1859 members formerly employed at Adient in Tillsonburg

In a significant victory for approximately 190 workers affected by the sudden closure of the Adient seating plant in Tillsonburg, Ontario, an arbitrator has awarded each worker 14 weeks of additional pay for violating a promise to give six months notice of a plant closure. The 14 weeks pay is in addition to severance and notice of termination pay already received by the workers.

Unifor calls on CN to prioritize passenger rail services

OTTAWA – Unifor is urging Canadian National Railway (CN) to prioritize the effective management of its rail infrastructure to ensure the safe and efficient operation of VIA Rail’s passenger services. 

Porter YHZ aviation workers join Unifor

Unifor welcomes 53 new members from Porter Airlines at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to the union.

“Congratulations to our new members at Porter Airlines, we are thrilled to have you join more than 13,000aviation workers who are part of Unifor,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

“You’re joining a robust sector full of members who are fighting to improve working conditions throughout the industry, and we look forward to bargaining your first collective agreement.” 

RailLine, Volume 11 – Issue 22

Bargaining begins with VIA Rail

Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 have officially opened negotiations with VIA Rail, focusing on addressing key issues that impact more than 2,500 members across Canada.

RailLine, Volume 11 – Issue 23

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Unifor files for conciliation in CPKC negotiations

Unifor Local 101R has taken the step to file for conciliation after CPKC refused to meaningfully address core issues that affect over 1,200 members. 

This move comes after the employer failed to respond adequately to critical concerns regarding job security, work ownership, and strained labour relations.

Unifor files for conciliation in CPKC negotiations

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CALGARY – Unifor has filed for conciliation in its negotiations with CPKC after discussions reached an impasse over key issues impacting thousands of workers.

Unifor opens bargaining with VIA Rail

MONTREAL – Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 representing more than 2500 workers at VIA Rail, have opened negotiations focusing on key issues affecting the workplace. 

RailLine, Volume 11 – Issue 21

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Negotiations continue with CN

This week, with the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, Unifor Local 100 met with the employer to continue negotiating on key language proposals.