Bargaining

Unifor Local 195 members at Gates Windsor ratify three-year collective agreement

Members of Unifor Local 195 at Gates Windsor have ratified a three-year collective agreement voting 73% in favour of the new contract. The newly ratified contract affects 153 full-time and 22 temporary part-time employees, and delivers significant wage increases, enhanced benefits, and new workplace equity measures.

RailLine, Volume 11 – Issue 27

Tentative agreement reached with CN

Dear members,

Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 CN Master Bargaining Committees are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with CN, following extensive bargaining focused on securing meaningful gains for members. 

Unifor calls-out Walmart anti-union tactics

TORONTO—Unifor is alleging Walmart punished workers with a wage freeze after they formed a union earlier this month. The union is calling on the retail giant to stop the anti-union tactics and treat all their workers with respect.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Situation critical: ongoing crisis in paramedic services sparks call for provincial task force

Shortages of ambulances and dangerous wait times are just two consequences of a province-wide staffing crisis in the province’s paramedic services. Despite repeated calls for action, the Ford government has never taken the steps needed to ensure adequate paramedic services for Ontario residents.

Now Ontario New Democrats and four unions that represent thousands of Ontario paramedics are demanding the Ford government act to address longstanding issues in the sector.

Dexterra workers ratify new collective agreement

The 239 members of Local 414 have ratified a new three-year agreement with their foodservice employer Dexterra at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus.

“Congratulations to the bargaining committee for fighting for a fair contract for our hospitality members,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

RailLine, Volume 11 – Issue 26

Unifor and CPKC Negotiations Reach Impasse as Union Plans Strike Votes

Dear Members,

Unifor and CPKC met during the week of November 26-29 to continue negotiations on non-economic bargaining proposals.