Collective agreement

Ecopetrol reached an agreement with Labor Unions for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

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  • BOGOTÁ, Colombia, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that on May 22nd, 2023, it reached an agreement with the Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • The new Collective Bargaining Agreement will be retroactively effective from January 1st, 2023, and will be valid for a four-year term.
  • In addition, agreements were also reached with the following labor unions: Asintrahc, Asopetrogas, Asteco, Sintramen, SUP and Utipec.
  • Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 18,000 employees.

Summit Materials Continental Cement Company Successfully Concludes Negotiations of New Collective Bargaining Agreement with Union Employees at its Hannibal Plant

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM) (“Summit,” “Summit Materials,” “Summit Inc.” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated construction materials company, announces that its subsidiary, Continental Cement Company, LLC (“Continental Cement”) has successfully completed negotiations with the United Steelworkers Local 11-205 (“Union”) on a new, mutually agreeable Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) at its Hannibal, Missouri, cement plant.

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  • Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM) (“Summit,” “Summit Materials,” “Summit Inc.” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated construction materials company, announces that its subsidiary, Continental Cement Company, LLC (“Continental Cement”) has successfully completed negotiations with the United Steelworkers Local 11-205 (“Union”) on a new, mutually agreeable Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) at its Hannibal, Missouri, cement plant.
  • “Continental Cement is thrilled to have the union membership ratify the new CBA, which we believe provides a compelling opportunity for our hourly employees,” commented David Loomes, Continental Cement President.
  • We are proud to serve the community and to provide secure, well-paying jobs for our hourly and salaried employees.
  • The Company provides high quality cement for projects along the Mississippi corridor and is a subsidiary of Summit Materials, Inc.

Air Canada Pilots Association Appoints New National Chair of Governing Council

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA), is pleased to announce that First Officer Charlene Hudy has been elected as Chair of its highest governing body, the Master Elected Council (MEC).

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA), is pleased to announce that First Officer Charlene Hudy has been elected as Chair of its highest governing body, the Master Elected Council (MEC).
  • "ACPA is dedicated to advocating for Air Canada pilots and, in my new role, I will raise our pilots' voices in support of critical needs.
  • As Chair, First Officer Hudy will preside over MEC meetings and act as the pilots' principal representative to Air Canada on employment matters, including negotiation and administration of their Collective Agreement.
  • The Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) represents over 4,500 members who fly passengers and cargo around the world on Air Canada and Air Canada rouge.

National Police Federation and RCMP Sign Agreement to Recruit More Experienced Police Officers

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Police Federation and the RCMP have signed an important Memorandum of Agreement that will pave the way for many Experienced Police Officers to join the RCMP.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Police Federation and the RCMP have signed an important Memorandum of Agreement that will pave the way for many Experienced Police Officers to join the RCMP.
  • "This Agreement facilitates recognition of the years of service Experienced Police Officers bring from their previous agency when they transition to the RCMP by reflecting those years in appropriate annual leave credits.
  • We commend the RCMP for responding to this opportunity as we work together to address the widely experienced crisis in recruitment facing all police services here in Canada and internationally," said Brian Sauvé, President, National Police Federation.
  • This Agreement recognizes Experienced Police Officers from federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous, and military policing.

Ecopetrol informs a petition on the Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Friday, December 30, 2022

BOGOTA, Colombia, Dec. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC, "Ecopetrol" or the "Company") informs that Company's coexisting unions filed a petition on the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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  • BOGOTA, Colombia, Dec. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC, "Ecopetrol" or the "Company") informs that Company's coexisting unions filed a petition on the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • The Company's current Collective Bargaining Agreement, covering Ecopetrol's direct workers, was initially signed in 2018 for a term of four and a half years and is set to expire on December 31, 2022.
  • Pursuant to applicable Colombian law, parties to the Collective Bargaining Agreement have the right to express their intent to modify it, by filing a petition to commence negotiations.
  • In the event that the unions present a list of demands, Ecopetrol and the union's leadership will begin the negotiation process for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DeVry University Announces Educational Partnership with National Women’s Soccer League

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

DeVry University , its Keller Graduate School of Management and the National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) announced today an exclusive education partnership that provides NWSL players and employees undergraduate and graduate education opportunities.

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  • DeVry University , its Keller Graduate School of Management and the National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) announced today an exclusive education partnership that provides NWSL players and employees undergraduate and graduate education opportunities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005132/en/
    DeVry University Announces Educational Partnership with National Womens Soccer League (Photo: Business Wire)
    When we signed our first collective bargaining agreement earlier this year, the NWSL committed to creating a league our players were proud to be a part of, said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman.
  • DeVry applauds the National Womens Soccer League and its players for their ambition, resilience and perseverance, said Elise Awwad, DeVry Universitys chief operating officer.
  • Established in 2012, The National Womens Soccer League is the premier womens professional soccer league in the world featuring national team players from around the globe.

TSSA calls on OPSEU to stop violating the Labour Relations Act

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Toronto, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has filed an application to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) calling on OPSEU the union representing inspectors who have been on strike since July 21 to cease and desist from violating the Labour Relations Act.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has filed an application to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) calling on OPSEU the union representing inspectors who have been on strike since July 21 to cease and desist from violating the Labour Relations Act.
  • As part of this application, TSSA has also requested:
    That the OLRB issue an Order that OPSEU immediately negotiate in good faith and make every reasonable effort to achieve a negotiated Collective Agreement with TSSA.
  • This was requested by TSSA in response to concerns raised to TSSA by inspectors.
  • Unfortunately, OPSEU stopped negotiating directly with TSSA after the first few meetings and initiated a strike before both parties had an opportunity to reach an agreement.

GDI Services workers win wage and benefit gains to end labour dispute

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Saturday, September 10, 2022

OSHAWA, ON, Sept. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor members at GDI Services have won significant wage and benefit gains in a new collective agreement, bringing a 17-day labour dispute at Durham College campuses to an end.

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  • OSHAWA, ON, Sept. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor members at GDI Services have won significant wage and benefit gains in a new collective agreement, bringing a 17-day labour dispute at Durham College campuses to an end.
  • The 70 Unifor Local 222 members provide cleaning services to Durham College campuses in Whitby and Oshawa, Ontario.
  • In January 2024, employee benefit co-payments will decrease by half, putting additional money in workers' pockets as their contribution share reduces from 40% to 20%.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

NFL, NFLPA, and Dapper Labs Launch NFL ALL DAY Worldwide, Revolutionizing the Way Fans Engage with their Favorite Teams and Players

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

The first public NFL ALL DAY Series 1 pack drop, dubbed Headliners, will happen Friday, August 19 at 2pm ET.

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  • The first public NFL ALL DAY Series 1 pack drop, dubbed Headliners, will happen Friday, August 19 at 2pm ET.
  • As NFL ALL DAY engages the next generation of fans, it will also welcome a next-generation quarterback.
  • "Players are at the very heart of NFL ALL DAY's next-level collector experience, further connecting fans to their favorite athletes.
  • Dapper Labs, the company behind NFL ALL DAY, uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world.

Algoma Steel Tables Revised Best and Final Offer in Collective Agreement Negotiations with USW Local 2251

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

MARIE, Ontario, Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (Algoma or the Company) announced today that the Company has submitted a revised best and final Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) offer to the Negotiating Committee of United Steelworkers Local Union 2251 (2251), the union representing Algomas hourly employees.

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  • MARIE, Ontario, Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (Algoma or the Company) announced today that the Company has submitted a revised best and final Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) offer to the Negotiating Committee of United Steelworkers Local Union 2251 (2251), the union representing Algomas hourly employees.
  • Algoma has again received notice that the 2251 Negotiating Committee has refused the offer and is unwilling to bring the offer to employees for a vote.
  • We accomplished this with USW Local 2724, whose bargaining committee and membership approved largely the same offer we have presented to Local 2251.
  • Our customer focus, growing capability and courage to meet the industrys challenges head-on, position us firmly as your partner in steel.