Collective bargaining

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company

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onsdag, september 20, 2023
Private sector, Casselman, Big Three (automobile manufacturers), Unifor National Council 4000, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Collective bargaining, Social justice, D3, Essex Engine Plant, Unifor Local 200, Automotive industry, Unifor

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company, covering more than 5,600 members at Canadian Ford facilities.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company, covering more than 5,600 members at Canadian Ford facilities.
  • The collective agreement between Unifor and the company expired September 18 at 11:59 p.m.
  • On August 29, Unifor selected Ford Motor Company as the target company, focusing on negotiations with Ford to set the pattern agreement for the union's 18,000 D3 members.
  • The details of the agreement will first be presented to Unifor members at Ford Motor Company in ratification meetings to be held in the near future.

Minister O'Regan releases the What We Heard report on banning replacement workers and improving the maintenance of activities process

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tisdag, september 19, 2023
Maintenance, Canada Labour Code, Code, Feedback, Strike, Collective bargaining, Government, Disagreement, Legislation, Clothing, QC, Labour

The use of replacement workers can distract from the bargaining table, prolong disputes, and jeopardize labour relations for years after.

Key Points: 
  • The use of replacement workers can distract from the bargaining table, prolong disputes, and jeopardize labour relations for years after.
  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. released the What We Heard report on prohibiting replacement workers and improving the maintenance of activities process, which summarizes feedback from consultations with employers, labour organizations and Indigenous partners, that concluded earlier this year.
  • In these consultations, the Minister sought information on the use of replacement workers and the current maintenance of activities process under the Canada Labour Code.
  • This part contains provisions related to replacement workers and maintenance of activities, as well as dispute resolution, strikes and lockouts.

Toronto and Area Road Builders Announce New Leadership

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onsdag, september 13, 2023
Maintenance, University, Chairperson, Toronto Region Board of Trade, Senior advisor, Master of Public Administration, Intelligence, International development, Movement, Government, Employment, Collective bargaining, University of Toronto, Economic development, Celebrity board director, Greater Toronto Area, Management, Growth, Policy

Toronto, ON, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Raly Chakarova as its new Executive Director.

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  • Toronto, ON, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Raly Chakarova as its new Executive Director.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Raly Chakarova as our new Executive Director," said Rick Logozzo, TARBA's President and Chair of the Board.
  • Her leadership will be critical in advancing TARBA's mission to champion best industry practices and investment in critical infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe County.
  • She holds a Master of Public Administration from Queen’s University and a Specialist in International Development and Political Science from University of Toronto.

WEAK GLOBAL DEMAND AND SPARE CAPACITY AT GLOBAL SUPPLIERS PERSIST IN AUGUST AS GLOBAL ECONOMY FLIRTS WITH RECESSION: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

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onsdag, september 13, 2023
NORTH, GEP, Appetite, Index, Stagnation, Collective bargaining, Transport, Agriculture, Airline, EUROPE

August is the 14th successive month in which global demand displayed weakness, reflecting the brittle global economic environment.

Key Points: 
  • August is the 14th successive month in which global demand displayed weakness, reflecting the brittle global economic environment.
  • In contrast, demand conditions are more stable in Asia, despite the slow Chinese economy, with purchasing rising strongly in India, Indonesia and Vietnam.
  • ASIA: Index rose to 0.06, from -0.31, signalling a faint uptick in Asian supply chain volatility compared to July.
  • The next release of the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index will be 8 a.m.

WEAK GLOBAL DEMAND AND SPARE CAPACITY AT GLOBAL SUPPLIERS PERSIST IN AUGUST AS GLOBAL ECONOMY FLIRTS WITH RECESSION: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

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onsdag, september 13, 2023
NORTH, GEP, Appetite, Index, Stagnation, Collective bargaining, Transport, Agriculture, Airline, EUROPE

August is the 14th successive month in which global demand displayed weakness, reflecting the brittle global economic environment.

Key Points: 
  • August is the 14th successive month in which global demand displayed weakness, reflecting the brittle global economic environment.
  • In contrast, demand conditions are more stable in Asia, despite the slow Chinese economy, with purchasing rising strongly in India, Indonesia and Vietnam.
  • ASIA: Index rose to 0.06, from -0.31, signalling a faint uptick in Asian supply chain volatility compared to July.
  • The next release of the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index will be 8 a.m.

Experienced labor and employment attorney Jennifer Phillips joins McDonald Hopkins

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torsdag, augusti 17, 2023
Ohio University, Insurance, E. W. Scripps School of Journalism, Cleveland State University College of Law, University, Public affairs, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Health, Face, Lawsuit, FMLA, Confidentiality, Associate, Assistant, Public sector, OSHA, Phillips, Collective bargaining, FLSA, Transport, ADA, Labour, Education, ADEA, Journalism

CLEVELAND, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Phillips has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as a Member in the Litigation Department, adding her experience and expertise to the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group in Cleveland.

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  • CLEVELAND, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Phillips has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as a Member in the Litigation Department, adding her experience and expertise to the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group in Cleveland.
  • Phillips' practice focuses on labor and employment counseling, litigation, and dispute resolution for businesses in a wide range of industries, including insurance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, food/beverage, finance, and transportation, as well as in the public sector.
  • She also counsels employers on organized labor matters, including union avoidance, the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, labor arbitrations, and the resolution of grievances, work stoppages, and campaigns.
  • Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Baltimore/Annapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach.

Joint Statement from Ministers O'Regan and Rodriguez

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lördag, augusti 5, 2023
Blue Diamond Growers, Collective bargaining, British Columbia Maritime Employers' Association, Canada Industrial Relations Board, Senior, ILWU, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, News, Property management, QC

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the ILWU Canada have now both ratified the agreement.

Key Points: 
  • The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the ILWU Canada have now both ratified the agreement.
  • This is good news for the employer, the union, and the many workers and businesses across Canada that rely on our BC ports.
  • But it is how the best, most resilient deals are made.
  • This dispute caused serious disruption to our supply chains, risking our strong international reputation as a reliable trading partner.

Government of Canada closes first complaint received under the Canada-Mexico Facility-Specific Rapid Response Labour Mechanism

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tisdag, juli 25, 2023
FIP, Exercise, Agreement, Freedom, Unifor, L Legislature of the Mexican Congress, Negotiation, NAFTA, West Indies Federal Labour Party, Government, Complaint, Organization, Congress, Collective bargaining, Mexican, Government of Canada, NAO, Agriculture, Clothing, QC

The binding and comprehensive labour chapter of the CUSMA brings workers' rights to the forefront of North American free trade.

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  • The binding and comprehensive labour chapter of the CUSMA brings workers' rights to the forefront of North American free trade.
  • The Agreement includes a rapid response enforcement mechanism between Canada and Mexico, so that we can raise labour standards and protect workers' rights across our deeply integrated supply chains.
  • In March 2023, the first complaint under this mechanism was submitted to the Canadian National Administrative Office (NAO).
  • Given these developments, the Government of Canada considers that the allegations listed in the complaint have been addressed.

UPS, Teamsters Reach Agreement in Labor Negotiations

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tisdag, juli 25, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Other Transport, Trucking, Labor, Maritime, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Air, Transport, Collective bargaining, Environment, NYSE, UPS, International Brotherhood of Teamsters

UPS (NYSE:UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union representing about 330,000 UPS employees in the U.S., have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement.

Key Points: 
  • UPS (NYSE:UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union representing about 330,000 UPS employees in the U.S., have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement.
  • “Together, we reached a win-win-win agreement on the issues that are important to Teamsters leadership, our employees and to UPS and our customers,” said Carol Tomé, UPS chief executive officer.
  • You can find out more about the bargaining process and learn about UPS’s stance on key topics at negotiations.ups.com .
  • UPS is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world.

Joint Statement from Ministers O'Regan and Alghabra

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onsdag, juli 19, 2023
ILWU, Blue Diamond Growers, British Columbia Maritime Employers' Association, Collective bargaining, Settlement, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, QC

Both parties tentatively agreed to this settlement to bring an end to the strike.

Key Points: 
  • Both parties tentatively agreed to this settlement to bring an end to the strike.
  • Today, we received formal notice from the BCMEA that their membership had accepted this deal in full.
  • Workers and employers across Canada cannot face further disruption on the scale we saw last week.
  • It was informed by weeks of collective bargaining and drafted by third-party mediators in the interest of both the union and the employer.