Bargaining

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. 

Clear Medical Imaging workers prepare for potential strike

WINDSOR— Unifor Local 2458 members at Clear Medical Imaging are preparing for a potential strike with a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on October 24, 2024, as ongoing challenges in negotiations continue to stall progress towards a fair agreement.

New three-year EVAS Air contract comes with wage increases, better work-life balance

Pilots at the Gander, Nfld.-based Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) have voted in favour of a new three-year contract that contains significant monetary gains.

"Congratulations to the bargaining committee for reaching a deal that puts our aviation members first,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “There have been so many challenges across the entire aviation sector, and this agreement reached after serving strike notice shows our members are willing to fight to improve their working conditions."

Autoport Charny workers achieve major wage increases and pension gains

Autoport Charny workers have ratified a new four-year contract, securing a 17 per cent wage increase and enhanced pension benefits.

“Securing gains at the bargaining table is only possible because of the hard work and determination of Autoport Charny members and their bargaining team,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The small but mighty 12-member bargaining unit can now look forward to a more stable financial future and greater security in retirement, making this agreement a significant win.”

EVAS Unifor members vote unanimously in favour of strike action

GANDER, NFLD. – Pilots at the Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS), represented by Unifor Local 2002, have voted 100% in favour strike action if a fair collective agreement cannot be reached with the company.

“Our members are highly skilled and valued workers in the sky,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “They deserve to be shown respect and paid a fair wage.”

The vote took place on Oct. 8 and 9 online to grant the bargaining committee a strike mandate. 

Sault Ste. Marie paramedics ratify three-year agreement with significant gains

SAULT STE. MARIE — Paramedics represented by Unifor Local 1359 have successfully ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board, securing important gains that will improve working conditions and benefits for members.