Unifor National Council 4000

Unifor aviation members rally in Toronto on Day of Action for better working conditions

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월요일, 12월 18, 2023
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"We all know that travel chaos is common, even without the holiday rush," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.

Key Points: 
  • "We all know that travel chaos is common, even without the holiday rush," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • "From the terminal to the tarmac, Canadians need a plan that improves working conditions in the air transportation industry and ends contract flipping, so the public's travel experience can be a smooth journey.
  • Our members' working conditions are the public's travel conditions."
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy, including 16,000 members in the aviation sector.

Unifor donates $70,000 to public sector strikers in Quebec

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금요일, 12월 15, 2023
Unifor National Council 4000, Government, Public sector, Unifor

MONTREAL, Dec. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor announced a significant donation of $70,000 today in support of public sector workers engaged in strike action for better working conditions and quality public services in Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Dec. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor announced a significant donation of $70,000 today in support of public sector workers engaged in strike action for better working conditions and quality public services in Quebec.
  • Unifor challenges all workers, unions and citizens to rally behind this initiative and help defend the rights of public sector workers.
  • "All Unifor members across the country are right to support our public service colleagues in Quebec.
  • Unifor is proud to provide financial support to the strikers because our struggles are intertwined, and it is through solidarity that private and public sector workers can win, together," says Lana Payne, Unifor National President.

Unifor ratifies tentative agreement to establish National Energy pattern

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금요일, 12월 8, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Dec. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Representatives from Unifor's energy local unions have ratified the tentative agreement that establishes the pattern for more than 7,500 members of the union's National Energy Program.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Dec. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Representatives from Unifor's energy local unions have ratified the tentative agreement that establishes the pattern for more than 7,500 members of the union's National Energy Program.
  • "I congratulate the bargaining committee on setting this new pattern for our members across the energy sector," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • The three-year pattern tentative agreement was reached between Unifor and Suncor.
  • Local unions will supplement the national pattern by bargaining specific local issues to complete the process.

Unifor calls federal government deal with Google over Online News Act a step in the right direction

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목요일, 11월 30, 2023
Online, Journalism, Federation, Language, Private sector, Social justice, Unifor National Council 4000, Democracy, News, Government, Meta, Music, Unifor

"It is also a significant step in the right direction for tech giants, like Google and others, to pay their fair share and support local news."

Key Points: 
  • "It is also a significant step in the right direction for tech giants, like Google and others, to pay their fair share and support local news."
  • Unifor has made recommendations for Bill C-18 and eagerly waits to review the language in the finalized framework in mid-December.
  • "Meta needs to stop bullying Canadians by lifting its ban on distributing news from Canadian outlets," said Unifor Media Director Randy Kitt.
  • "If Google can step up to the plate with this deal, hopefully it will encourage Meta to come back to the table."

$19M in government funding for Crofton mill and nothing to show for it

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금요일, 11월 24, 2023
Unifor National Council 4000, Forestry, Social justice, Unifor, Private sector, Government, C2, Federation, Cryptocurrency

Millions of public dollars were invested and workers are off the job 10 months later," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.

Key Points: 
  • Millions of public dollars were invested and workers are off the job 10 months later," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • "Workers and the community deserve answers from the company about why they are failing to meet established timelines.
  • We also want answers from the provincial and federal government as to why we are saddled with curtailment after curtailment."
  • "That's no way to treat the workers who have built our forestry industry and their communities deserve better answers from government."

Proposed B.C. regulations stop short of best protections for gig workers

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금요일, 11월 17, 2023
Unifor National Council 4000, Social justice, Government, Employment, Collective bargaining, Unifor, Private sector, Container, Creative industries

Labour Minister Harry Bains delivers long-overdue protections for misclassified gig workers but will stop short of giving them the full employment rights all Canadians deserve, says Unifor.

Key Points: 
  • Labour Minister Harry Bains delivers long-overdue protections for misclassified gig workers but will stop short of giving them the full employment rights all Canadians deserve, says Unifor.
  • Gig workers often find work through digital platforms or apps, taking on tasks such as driving for ride-sharing services, delivering food, or performing various freelance jobs.
  • Under the proposed regulations, the Government of British Columbia is proposing to include gig workers under basic employment standards including a minimum wage, pay transparency rights and other notable improvements.
  • The regulations include many problematic exemptions that will result in continued lower status for gig workers.

PWTransit workers file 72-hour strike notice

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목요일, 11월 16, 2023
Unifor National Council 4000, PWT, Social justice, Local, Unifor Local 111, Mechanics, BC Transit, Private sector, Comox Valley, Unifor

Prior to any transit disruptions, Unifor commits to giving the travelling public as much notice as it can.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to any transit disruptions, Unifor commits to giving the travelling public as much notice as it can.
  • "Unifor is committed to fighting vigorously for our transit members working in Comox and Campbell River, B.C.," said Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle.
  • They should be making the same wages as transit workers in other parts of the province."
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

First Student bus drivers vote in favour of strike action

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목요일, 11월 16, 2023
Unifor National Council 4000, Social justice, Unifor Local 111, Mechanics, Private sector, Unifor, Nursing

TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor members of First Student Bus – which provides school bus services for English and French language schools in the Cornwall, Ont.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor members of First Student Bus – which provides school bus services for English and French language schools in the Cornwall, Ont.
  • region – voted 94% in favour of strike action on Nov. 14.
  • "School bus operators are an integral part of the public education system with important responsibilities and yet they continue to be paid less than other professional drivers," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Unifor represents 20,000 members across the road transportation sector, with over 2,000 of them school bus drivers.

IMP Aerospace members ratify new collective agreement

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수요일, 11월 15, 2023
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HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 2215 members working at IMP Aerospace in Hammonds Plains and Enfield, Nova Scotia, ratified a new collective agreement that sees increases to base wage rates, shift premiums, allowances, and improved paid time off.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 2215 members working at IMP Aerospace in Hammonds Plains and Enfield, Nova Scotia, ratified a new collective agreement that sees increases to base wage rates, shift premiums, allowances, and improved paid time off.
  • "Members at IMP Aerospace were engaged and active throughout this bargaining process and that is vital to winning a better agreement," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • The agreement covers approximately 320 members and will be effective retroactive to April 1, 2023 and expire in 2026.
  • Unifor members at IMP Aerospace work as airframe mechanics, avionics technicians, aircraft painters, cable assemblers, stores controllers and maintenance workers.

Unifor to represent 1,000 AtkinsRealis employees through SPEA affiliation

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수요일, 11월 8, 2023
Social justice, Human, SPEA, Society, Private sector, Unifor National Council 4000, Unifor, Property management, Nursing

"This is a historic moment for Unifor and SPEA as we join forces," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.

Key Points: 
  • "This is a historic moment for Unifor and SPEA as we join forces," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • "Unifor and AtkinsRéalis members can begin building a new chapter of strength and unity together for many years to come."
  • This affiliation with Unifor will provide these workers with enhanced collective bargaining power, improved organizing capabilities, and increased membership mobilization opportunities.
  • Unifor and SPEA will now begin the work to implement the merger and build a stronger voice together.