Bargaining theory

TimkenSteel and United Steelworkers Local 1123 to Begin Contract Discussions on August 9

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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CANTON, Ohio, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST) ( timkensteel.com ) and the United Steelworkers will begin discussions on August 9 regarding the current labor agreement that is set to expire on September 27.

Key Points: 
  • CANTON, Ohio, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST) ( timkensteel.com ) and the United Steelworkers will begin discussions on August 9 regarding the current labor agreement that is set to expire on September 27.
  • The current agreement covers approximately 1,180 bargaining employees at the company's Canton, Ohio operations.
  • "Our goal is to reach a fair, equitable agreement that supports the company's vision and provides job security for our employees," said Mike Williams, president and CEO.
  • Consistent with prior practice, the company will reserve further comment until discussions are complete, although periodic updates will be posted on www.timkensteel.com/agreement .

Quickbase Accelerates Innovation with New Ways to Uncover Operational Insights, Greater Connectivity & Top Talent

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Networks, Internet, Data management, Technology, Software, Labor relations, Labor, Articles, Labour law, Austerity, Bargaining theory, Collective bargaining, Economy, Amazon, Labor rights

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210525005588/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210525005588/en/
    Organizations are racing to keep up with the pace of change after a time of disruption.
  • As business and IT teams work to strengthen their partnership, safe access to information across systems and teams has become a bottleneck.
  • With this wave of innovation, Quickbase hopes to clear the path for these teams to work together and build operational agility in their organizations.
  • To learn more about the Quickbase platform and how it integrates with previous updates, visit the product overview section on the Quickbase website.

Highlights - Public Hearing on Amazon and fundamental workers' rights and freedoms - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Articles, Labor, Austerity, Bargaining theory, Collective bargaining, Policy, Amazon, Privacy law, Labor rights, Fundamental rights

Retail Warehouse full of Shelves with Goods in Cardboard Boxes, Workers Scan and Sort Packages, Move Inventory with Pallet Trucks and Forklifts image used under the license from Adobe Stock

Key Points: 
  • Retail Warehouse full of Shelves with Goods in Cardboard Boxes, Workers Scan and Sort Packages, Move Inventory with Pallet Trucks and Forklifts image used under the license from Adobe Stock
    On 27 May (13.45 - 15.45), the EMPL Committee will hold the Hearing Amazon attacks on fundamental workers' rights and freedoms: freedom of assembly and association and the right to collective bargain and action.
  • The Hearing aims to examine, and get a better understanding of, reports revealed in the media about Amazon potentially monitoring its workers as well as other business and workplace practices, which might be in breach of European labour, data and privacy laws.
  • The Hearing also aims to identify the impact of these alleged activities on the fundamental rights of assembly, association, collective bargaining and action.

Teamster Carhaul Members Approve One-Year Contract Extension

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Bargaining, Bargaining theory

b'WASHINGTON, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Teamster carhaul members have overwhelmingly approved a one-year contract extension that provides Maintenance of Benefits and monetary increases for bargaining unit employees.\nThe one-year extension was approved by a 90.45 to 9.55 percent margin.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Teamster carhaul members have overwhelmingly approved a one-year contract extension that provides Maintenance of Benefits and monetary increases for bargaining unit employees.\nThe one-year extension was approved by a 90.45 to 9.55 percent margin.
  • "The pandemic continues to cause severe economic impacts and this extension will allow the union to prepare for normal negotiations next year.
  • "\nThe pandemic has caused supply chain issues that have ravaged the auto industry over the past year.
  • Several large automakers have had to cut production this year over disruptions due to COVID-19 that resulted in a global chip shortage.\nThe extension provides workers with a repeat of the last year of the existing contract, which contains the highest monetary increases within the current contract.

CLC: Back-to-work legislation undermines workers’ rights

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Labor, Labor relations, Articles, Austerity, Bargaining theory, Collective bargaining, Canadian Labour Congress, Strike action

b'OTTAWA, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Labour Congress is condemning the Government of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s decision to introduce back-to-work legislation against workers at the Port of Montreal.\nThere is a cruel irony that this legislation is being introduced on the National Day of Mourning for workers who have been injured or lost their lives on the job.

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  • b'OTTAWA, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Labour Congress is condemning the Government of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s decision to introduce back-to-work legislation against workers at the Port of Montreal.\nThere is a cruel irony that this legislation is being introduced on the National Day of Mourning for workers who have been injured or lost their lives on the job.
  • The work of unions to strengthen protections of workers is a crucial part of the work of collective bargaining and has been a key part of the disagreement that led to the labour actions at the Port of Montreal.\nIt is utterly hypocritical for the government to declare its firm commitment to free collective bargaining while imposing the threat of heavy fines and penalties for exercising the right to withhold labour, safeguarded by the freedom of association guarantee of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.\nBy tabling back-to-work legislation, the federal government invites every provincial government unwilling to fairly negotiate with its teachers, nurses, and government employees to similarly trample their Charter rights.\nThe invitation to the parties to conclude an agreement on their own terms rings hollow, since the government has just given the maritime employers every incentive not to negotiate.
  • This reality is exacerbated by the fact that\xc2\xa0CUPE Local 375 made several offers to end their strike and return to the bargaining table, but the employer refused their offers with knowledge that the government would impose legislation favouring their position.\nWithdrawing Canadians\xe2\x80\x99 fundamental freedoms, upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada, because of the potential harm to Canada\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9creputation as a reliable global trading partner\xe2\x80\x9d is wrong.
  • Free collective bargaining is the essence of our democracy.\nOn behalf of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s workers, we firmly oppose this legislation as a direct blow to the rights of workers in this country.\n'

USW Local 13-243 Braces for Lockout at Beaumont Refinery, Blending and Packaging

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Bargaining theory, Bargaining, Beaumont, Texas

"Our greatest concern is making sure our lives and our jobs are safe and secure.

Key Points: 
  • "Our greatest concern is making sure our lives and our jobs are safe and secure.
  • Safety in our workplaces also protects our families and community.
  • "\nThe existing contract requires that the union and the company must give each other 75 days advance notice before a strike or a lockout.
  • "\nKyle called on the company to reconsider its plan and instead continue bargaining.\n"The union is committed to reaching a mutually acceptable, fair and equitable agreement," Kyle said, "but that agreement should come at the bargaining table, without locking out the dedicated, skilled workers at the Beaumont Refinery and Beaumont Blending and Packaging Plant.

PPWC and Unifor stand united in upcoming pulp and paper talks

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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b'PRINCE GEORGE, BC, April 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Two of the country\'s largest pulp and paper unions, Unifor and the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) , have agreed to continue to work together in the next round of pulp and paper bargaining for members across Western Canada.\n"There is strength in unity, and with both of our caucus\'s working jointly we will be ready to look after the best interests of our members," said Gary Fiege, PPWC President.\nUnifor and PPWC have been meeting in preparation for negotiations with Canfor , the target for pattern bargaining, slated to begin later this year.\n"We have decades of experience and success with pattern bargaining in the forestry sector, which positions us to face the growing challenges in our industry, and we are very pleased to have both unions collaborating with the joint caucus working collectively," said Scott Doherty, Unifor\'s Executive Assistant to the National President and lead negotiator in the forestry sector.\nBoth unions intend to maintain common pension, wage and benefit language in Collective Agreements and seek gains for 900 members at Unifor Local 603 and 1133 and PPWC Local 9, in Prince George, B.C.\nCanfor is once again the target employer and meetings will begin in June to set bargaining dates and protocol to safely conduct negotiations in compliance with COVID-19 public health restrictions.\nThis round of bargaining will set the pattern for 5500 members from 13 Unifor and five PPWC local unions in B.C.

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  • b'PRINCE GEORGE, BC, April 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Two of the country\'s largest pulp and paper unions, Unifor and the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) , have agreed to continue to work together in the next round of pulp and paper bargaining for members across Western Canada.\n"There is strength in unity, and with both of our caucus\'s working jointly we will be ready to look after the best interests of our members," said Gary Fiege, PPWC President.\nUnifor and PPWC have been meeting in preparation for negotiations with Canfor , the target for pattern bargaining, slated to begin later this year.\n"We have decades of experience and success with pattern bargaining in the forestry sector, which positions us to face the growing challenges in our industry, and we are very pleased to have both unions collaborating with the joint caucus working collectively," said Scott Doherty, Unifor\'s Executive Assistant to the National President and lead negotiator in the forestry sector.\nBoth unions intend to maintain common pension, wage and benefit language in Collective Agreements and seek gains for 900 members at Unifor Local 603 and 1133 and PPWC Local 9, in Prince George, B.C.\nCanfor is once again the target employer and meetings will begin in June to set bargaining dates and protocol to safely conduct negotiations in compliance with COVID-19 public health restrictions.\nThis round of bargaining will set the pattern for 5500 members from 13 Unifor and five PPWC local unions in B.C.
  • and Alberta, in a sector crucial to Canada\'s economic recovery.\nPPWC is a union that represents thousands of forestry workers throughout British Columbia.\nUnifor is Canada\'s largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.
  • The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.\n'

Allegiant Announces Agreement in Principle for Maintenance Technicians and Related Workforce First Contract with International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant(NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces that the company and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), representing Allegiant\'s workforce of maintenance technician and related employees, have reached an agreement in principle on all remaining open issues for the first collective bargaining agreement between the parties.

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  • b'LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant(NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces that the company and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), representing Allegiant\'s workforce of maintenance technician and related employees, have reached an agreement in principle on all remaining open issues for the first collective bargaining agreement between the parties.
  • The agreement in principle is subject to finalization between the parties and ratification by the employee group, which includes line and heavy maintenance technicians as well as stores employees and some administrative maintenance staff.
  • I applaud this important milestone and look forward to finalizing the first contract with this critical, skilled group of team members.
  • "\nThe process of negotiating a first collective bargaining agreement for Allegiant maintenance technician and related employees began in January 2019.

USW Proposes Continuation of Bargaining to Resolve Contract at ATI

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Friday, April 16, 2021
Bargaining theory, Cooperative games, Labor relations, Bargaining, Articles, Labor, Collective bargaining, Ati people, Economy

"Now is the time for ATI to commit to resolve the outstanding issues in good faith at the bargaining table.

Key Points: 
  • "Now is the time for ATI to commit to resolve the outstanding issues in good faith at the bargaining table.
  • "\nMcCall said that the USW today sent ATI another letter proposing to meet in person at the bargaining table to negotiate a tentative agreement and return to work understanding.\n"We have always believed that the solution to the outstanding issues must be found through the collective bargaining process, and we are willing to prove it," he said.
  • "It\'s up to ATI to act responsibly and bargain in good faith with us for a fair agreement.
  • "\nMcCall pointed out that the parties have met in the past without any trouble observing strict social distancing and related protocols during the pandemic.\nThe USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in health care, public sector, higher education, tech and service occupations.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/usw-proposes-continuation-of-bar...\n'

Compass Minerals’ Goderich Mine Employees Ratify Historic Five-Year Agreement

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that unionized employees at its Goderich mine have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Key Points: 
  • Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that unionized employees at its Goderich mine have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
  • This agreement is a reflection of our shared commitment to treat each of our employees with fairness and respect as we partner together toward our common objective to operate safely and responsibly, said Peter Baker, vice president of operations at Compass Minerals Goderich mine.
  • We strive to be an employer of choice and recognize our responsibilities as part of the Goderich community.
  • Goderich mine is an important and productive operation for Compass Minerals, but I believe it still has room to grow into its full potential.