International Metalworkers' Federation

Unifor and Loblaw Companies Limited to return to bargaining table

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Trade unions, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, International Federation of Journalists, Unifor, George Weston Limited, ONTARIO, Loblaw Companies, Dominion, Toronto

ST. JOHN'S, NL, Oct. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor and Loblaw Companies Limited have agreed to resume negotiations tomorrow in an attempt to settle the ongoing strike by 1,400 Dominion store workers in Newfoundland.

Key Points: 
  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, Oct. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor and Loblaw Companies Limited have agreed to resume negotiations tomorrow in an attempt to settle the ongoing strike by 1,400 Dominion store workers in Newfoundland.
  • "We're pleased to get back to the bargaining table.
  • Unifor has always maintained that the only way this strike would end would be through serious negotiations between Loblaw Co. and the union," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Aviation workers take to streets of Toronto and Montreal to demand support

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Trade unions, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, International Federation of Journalists, Unifor

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2020 /CNW/ -Aviation workers will hold a rally and distribute leaflets and two provinces on Friday, to urge the federal government to create a national aviation recovery strategy.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2020 /CNW/ -Aviation workers will hold a rally and distribute leaflets and two provinces on Friday, to urge the federal government to create a national aviation recovery strategy.
  • Media are invited to attend the events that will feature Unifor leadership and front line workers.
  • "Over the past seven months we have seen a transformation in the aviation sector like no other," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Striking Dominion workers relocate secondary picket to Weston's Bakery

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Monday, October 26, 2020
S&P/TSX 60 Index, George Weston Limited, ONTARIO, Trade unions, Economy of Toronto, Weston family, Loblaw Companies, International Metalworkers' Federation, Dominion, Unifor, Galen Weston Jr.

ST. JOHN'S, NL, Oct. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Striking Dominion workers have relocated their secondary picket line from the Loblaw Distribution Centre toWeston's Bakery, locatedat 17 BruceSt.,Mount Pearl.

Key Points: 
  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, Oct. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - Striking Dominion workers have relocated their secondary picket line from the Loblaw Distribution Centre toWeston's Bakery, locatedat 17 BruceSt.,Mount Pearl.
  • The bakery is owned by George Weston Ltd., which also operates Dominion's parent company Loblaw Companies Limited.
  • More than half of the workers earn the provincial minimum wage of $12.15, despite serving their communities during COVID-19.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor continues to promote equity with federal Anti-Racism grant

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Friday, October 23, 2020
Trade unions, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, International Federation of Journalists, Unifor, Racism

"We started our anti-racism plan long before applying for the grant and will extend this work far beyond the grant.

Key Points: 
  • "We started our anti-racism plan long before applying for the grant and will extend this work far beyond the grant.
  • We are committed to promoting equity within our union and in our communities."
  • Unifor summited an application in November 2019 and will receive $147083 in funding for an anti-racism plan from now until March 2022.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Rapid testing at Calgary airport first of many steps in saving aviation industry

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Trade unions, International Federation of Journalists, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Unifor

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomes the Federal Government's announcement to provide the option of rapid COVID-19 tests for international air passengers.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomes the Federal Government's announcement to provide the option of rapid COVID-19 tests for international air passengers.
  • "This announcement is a good step forward in saving our aviation industry while protecting Canadians amid the COVID-19 pandemic," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.
  • Information about the union's response to the pandemic, as well as resources for members can be found at unifor.org/COVID19 .

Court ruling on secondary picket reserved until October 26

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Trade unions, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, International Federation of Journalists, George Weston Limited, Unifor, Loblaw Companies, Picket

"These workers are about to enter their tenth week on the picket line and we will continue to legally picket in our effort to get Loblaw Co. to come back to the negotiating table," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.

Key Points: 
  • "These workers are about to enter their tenth week on the picket line and we will continue to legally picket in our effort to get Loblaw Co. to come back to the negotiating table," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.
  • Judge Marshall will deliver her decision at 11 a.m. NDT on Monday October 26, 2020.
  • "Until we have a ruling from the court our picket lines will remain in place," said Chris MacDonald, Unifor Assistant to the National President.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

MEDIA ADVISORY - Striking Dominion workers rally as Loblaw Co. challenges picket in court

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Trade unions, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, International Federation of Journalists, George Weston Limited, S&P/TSX 60 Index, Unifor, Loblaw Companies, Strike action

Upon request, a downloadable 4K video will be available for unrestricted use by members of the media following the event.

Key Points: 
  • Upon request, a downloadable 4K video will be available for unrestricted use by members of the media following the event.
  • Striking Dominion workers held a one-day picket at the Loblaw distribution centre on October 15 before starting round the clock action on October 20.
  • The workers are now in week nine of strike action, which began August 22, 2020.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor members ratify new FCA contract that delivers new jobs and investment

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Trade unions, International Federation of Journalists, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Unifor

The commitments we have secured in these negotiations will stabilize FCA's operations in Canada and position us as a global leader in the transition to zero emission vehicle production.

Key Points: 
  • The commitments we have secured in these negotiations will stabilize FCA's operations in Canada and position us as a global leader in the transition to zero emission vehicle production.
  • "Workers who have feared plant closures and job losses in recent years can now look forward to a bright future with good jobs for years to come," said Dias.
  • FCA has also agreed to provide up to 10 paid days of domestic violence leave.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Deal with Fiat Chrysler secures $1.5 billion electric vehicle investment

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Trade unions, Electric vehicle conversion, International Federation of Journalists, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Unifor, Windsor Assembly, Windsor, Ontario, Plug-in hybrid, Electric vehicle

FCA has agreed to invest in a state-of-the-art multi-energy vehicle platform at the Windsor Assembly Plant that will enable the assembly of both PlugIn Hybrid Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles with at least one new model in 2025.

Key Points: 
  • FCA has agreed to invest in a state-of-the-art multi-energy vehicle platform at the Windsor Assembly Plant that will enable the assembly of both PlugIn Hybrid Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles with at least one new model in 2025.
  • "In Brampton, our members have been building, I will argue, the most incredible cars anywhere in North America.
  • I urge members to support this settlement," said James Stewart, Unifor's FCA Master Bargaining Committee Chair.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Rapid COVID-19 test approval welcomed by aviation workers

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Trade unions, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, International Federation of Journalists, Unifor, Quarantine

TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Health Canada's approval of the use of rapid testing kits presents an opportunity to accelerate economic recovery and a safe return to travel, says Unifor.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Health Canada's approval of the use of rapid testing kits presents an opportunity to accelerate economic recovery and a safe return to travel, says Unifor.
  • "Rapid testing is a safe alternative to the 14-day quarantine that has decimated air travel during the pandemic."
  • "Canada is the only nation with a national airline carrier that has not provided relief for the aviation sector," said Dias.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.