Unifor Local 444

Unifor fights Air Canada Jazz layoffs in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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"Unifor is committed to fighting vigorously for our aviation members at Jazz," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

Key Points: 
  • "Unifor is committed to fighting vigorously for our aviation members at Jazz," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • "Companies like Air Canada can't just be cavalier about bringing in new contracts and expect our union to sit by on the sidelines.
  • Currently, Halifax-based Jazz Aviation holds the contract of providing aviation services under the Air Canada Express banner, but starting Nov. 1, PAL Airlines will also be in the fold.
  • "Our Jazz members are dedicated and hardworking employees that have contributed to the success of both Jazz and Air Canada for decades.

Unifor and Windsor Salt reach tentative agreement

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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WINDSOR, ON, Aug. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - A tentative agreement has been signed between bargaining committees representing members of Unifor Local 1959 and 240 and the employer, Windsor Salt.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR, ON, Aug. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - A tentative agreement has been signed between bargaining committees representing members of Unifor Local 1959 and 240 and the employer, Windsor Salt.
  • The union began legal strike action 189 days ago on February 17, 2023.
  • This round of bargaining is the first since Windsor Salt was purchased by Stone Canyon Industries in 2021, a U.S-based private holding firm.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Windsor Salt

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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WINDSOR, ON, July 20, 2023 /CNW/ - A tentative agreement has been signed between the bargaining committee representing members of Unifor Local 1959 and 240 and the employer, Windsor Salt.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR, ON, July 20, 2023 /CNW/ - A tentative agreement has been signed between the bargaining committee representing members of Unifor Local 1959 and 240 and the employer, Windsor Salt.
  • The union began legal strike action 154 days ago, on February 17, 2023.
  • This round of bargaining is the first since Windsor Salt was purchased by Stone Canyon Industries in 2021, a U.S-based private holding firm.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor warns of possible summer disruption to Victoria Clipper service

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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VICTORIA, BC, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Members of Unifor Local 114 working at the Victoria Clipper say the pace of bargaining for their next contract suggests that the Victoria-Seattle ferry service could be disrupted before the end of the summer.

Key Points: 
  • VICTORIA, BC, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Members of Unifor Local 114 working at the Victoria Clipper say the pace of bargaining for their next contract suggests that the Victoria-Seattle ferry service could be disrupted before the end of the summer.
  • Contract disputes and service disruptions would be new to the Clipper service.
  • The German company who purchased the service in 2016 has been more difficult to work with, says Unifor.
  • Unifor Local 114 represents 25 workers at the Victoria side of the Clipper's workforce in customer service, ticketing, baggage handling and docking.

Unifor welcomes $1.8 billion investment in Ford Oakville

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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OAKVILLE, ON, April 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomed today's announcement by the Ford Motor Company that the company is investing $1.8 billion to retool the Oakville Assembly Complex beginning mid-2024 to build next-generation passenger electric vehicles in 2025.

Key Points: 
  • OAKVILLE, ON, April 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomed today's announcement by the Ford Motor Company that the company is investing $1.8 billion to retool the Oakville Assembly Complex beginning mid-2024 to build next-generation passenger electric vehicles in 2025.
  • "This historic investment is a significant step forward for Canada's auto sector and a vote of confidence in the skills and dedication of Unifor members at the Oakville Assembly Complex," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • Today's announcement reaffirmed Ford Motor Company's $1.8 billion investment to retool the Oakville Assembly Complex, initially secured by Unifor in 2020 auto negotiations.
  • At that time, Unifor selected Ford as its target pushing for government-backed funding commitments from automakers to invest in electric vehicle manufacturing at Canadian facilities.

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with CN Rail

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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MONTREAL, March 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor has reached tentative collective agreements with CN Rail, averting strike action.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, March 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor has reached tentative collective agreements with CN Rail, averting strike action.
  • Unifor has reached tentative collective agreements with CN Rail, averting strike action.
  • "These negotiations were fraught with challenges, including demands for concessions by CN," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Unifor Local 100 represents skilled trades in mechanical shops and Unifor Council 4000 represents intermodal, clerical, mechanics and excavator operators.

CN workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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TORONTO, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at CN voted overwhelmingly in support of strike action amid ongoing negotiations in which CN has tabled a package of broad concessions.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at CN voted overwhelmingly in support of strike action amid ongoing negotiations in which CN has tabled a package of broad concessions.
  • Local 100 members voted 98%, and Council 4000 members voted 97% in favour of strike action.
  • In a time of massive profits, rail workers deserve to be compensated fairly and treated with respect.
  • The union is asking CN to remove the concessions and negotiate a collective agreement that values their workers.

Swissport International Ltd. contract flip may impact up to 150 jobs at Montreal airport

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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MONTREAL, Feb. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor is concerned that a contract flip that resulted in Swissport losing its contract with Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport will potentially leave up to 150 Unifor members without jobs by the end of June.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Feb. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor is concerned that a contract flip that resulted in Swissport losing its contract with Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport will potentially leave up to 150 Unifor members without jobs by the end of June.
  • Contract flipping leads to the chaos we are seeing at airports across the country," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • "Each time a contract for an airport service flips, workers are forced to reapply for their job with the new company, often with significant wage cuts and reduced benefits.
  • The airlines chose three companies – a Quebec-based non-unionized company called, Trans-Sol Aviation Service, and two ground handling companies, Menzies Aviation and French-based Samsic Airport, neither of which have operated out of Montreal airport.

Unifor members at Windsor Salt mine to begin job action

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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WINDSOR, ON, Feb. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Concessionary demands for contracting out work are among the issues that will force Unifor Locals 1959 and 240 to begin legal strike action at Windsor Salt tonight at midnight.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR, ON, Feb. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Concessionary demands for contracting out work are among the issues that will force Unifor Locals 1959 and 240 to begin legal strike action at Windsor Salt tonight at midnight.
  • "When the employer comes with concessions and schemes to bust the union, Unifor members are going to fight back every time," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • "Workers at Windsor Salt have the full backing of our union."
  • This round of bargaining is the first since Windsor Salt was purchased by Stone Canyon Industries in 2021, a U.S-based private holding firm.

Unifor Pivot aircraft mechanic home after 7-month detention in the Dominican Republic

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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"It's been a long and exhausting journey for the crew," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.

Key Points: 
  • "It's been a long and exhausting journey for the crew," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • On Nov. 18, the crew received the Dominican judge's long-awaited signature required for their release and were granted their freedom.
  • "I am so thankful to be home and that Unifor gave me the support I needed to get here."
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.