Collective agreement

American Airlines and TWU-IAM Association Reach Tentative Agreements for Joint Collective Bargaining Agreements

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Friday, January 31, 2020
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines and the TWU-IAM Association reached tentative agreements this week for new joint collective bargaining agreements that cover more than 31,000 team members.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines and the TWU-IAM Association reached tentative agreements this week for new joint collective bargaining agreements that cover more than 31,000 team members.
  • The tentative agreements are subject to ratification by Maintenance & Related and Fleet Service team members represented by the Association.
  • The association will communicate details of the agreements to its members in the coming weeks.
  • Learn more about whats happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines .

Laurentis Energy Partners and Power Workers' Union sign Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Laurentis Energy Partners (LEP) and the Power Workers' Union (PWU) are pleased to announce they have agreed to their first Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Laurentis Energy Partners (LEP) and the Power Workers' Union (PWU) are pleased to announce they have agreed to their first Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Under the terms of the Agreement, the PWU is recognized as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for employees of the company who perform work in Canada.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, we have greater flexibility to meet the needs and requirements of our customers and deliver high quality services," said, Jason Van Wart, Vice President, Laurentis Energy Partners.
  • Laurentis Energy Partners, formally known as Canadian Nuclear Partners, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation formed in 2012.

Steelworkers Sign Good Deal with TMS International

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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L'ORIGNAL, ON, Jan. 23, 2020 /CNW/ - United Steelworkers (USW) members working at TMS International Canada in L'Orignalhave negotiated a new collective agreement with the company providing improvements in wages, benefits and pensions.

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  • L'ORIGNAL, ON, Jan. 23, 2020 /CNW/ - United Steelworkers (USW) members working at TMS International Canada in L'Orignalhave negotiated a new collective agreement with the company providing improvements in wages, benefits and pensions.
  • The workers, members of USW Local 8794-01, voted Wednesday to ratify a new, three-year collective agreement that will be in effect until Dec. 31, 2022.
  • TMS International and its employees provide industrial services to the Ivaco Rolling Mills steelmaking operations also located in the eastern Ontario community of L'Orignal.
  • The new collective agreement for TMS employees provides hourly wage increases of $1.50 as well as cost-of-living increases, over the life of the contract.

New Agreements Benefit Steelworkers, Ivaco Rolling Mills

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Friday, January 10, 2020
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L'ORIGNAL, ON, Jan. 10,2020 /CNW/ - Employees at steelmaker Ivaco Rolling Mills in L'Orignal have ratified new collective agreements providing improved wages, benefits and other significant gains that will benefit hundreds of families and the entire community.

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  • L'ORIGNAL, ON, Jan. 10,2020 /CNW/ - Employees at steelmaker Ivaco Rolling Mills in L'Orignal have ratified new collective agreements providing improved wages, benefits and other significant gains that will benefit hundreds of families and the entire community.
  • The employees, members of United Steelworkers (USW) Locals 7940 and 8794, voted this week to ratify five-year collective agreements with Ivaco, a leading producer of steel billets and hot-rolled wire rod.
  • The new contracts cover about 400 USW members at the steel plant in this eastern Ontario community.
  • "These collective agreements recognize the skills, hard work and value that our members bring to Ivaco's operations every day," said USW Ontario Director Marty Warren.

Unifor Aeroplan workers ratify ground-breaking agreement

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Thursday, December 5, 2019
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TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at Aeroplan ratified a ground-breaking collective agreement that demonstrates that low wages aren't a necessary feature of work in the service economy.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at Aeroplan ratified a ground-breaking collective agreement that demonstrates that low wages aren't a necessary feature of work in the service economy.
  • "Congratulations to Aeroplan members and the Bargaining Committee, who held firm in their resolve to reach an equitable agreement that reflects our members' needs and skill level.
  • Workers performing the same work should receive equitable compensation, and this agreement is a pathway to eliminate two-tier wage structures across the industry," said Euila Leonard, President of Unifor Local 2002.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Statement by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issuedthe following statement regarding the collective bargaining negotiations between Canada National Railway Co.(CN Rail) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issuedthe following statement regarding the collective bargaining negotiations between Canada National Railway Co.(CN Rail) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference:
    "Following months of negotiations,CN Railand theTeamsters Canada Rail Conferencehave been unable to reach new collective agreements and a work stoppage has begun.
  • The HonourableMarc Garneau,Minister of Transport, and I urgeboth parties to continue theirnegotiations.
  • The Government of Canada understands the importance of the rail industry and its workers to the Canadian economy.
  • The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Servicehas been working closely with the parties since Juneand remains availableto assist them.

Atlas Air Prevails in Pilot Labor Arbitration

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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The August 26, 2019 arbitration decision affirms that the merger provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) apply in connection with Atlas Airs acquisition of Southern Air, Inc. in April 2016.

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  • The August 26, 2019 arbitration decision affirms that the merger provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) apply in connection with Atlas Airs acquisition of Southern Air, Inc. in April 2016.
  • It is time for our hardworking crew of over 2,000 Atlas Air and Southern Air pilots to receive a new, competitive contract with enhanced pay and benefits.
  • The Union is required to submit an integrated seniority list of Atlas Air and Southern Air pilots to the company within 45 days, followed by a period of bargaining, after which any unresolved issues would be submitted to timely, interest-based arbitration.
  • Atlas Air Worldwides press releases, SEC filings and other information may be accessed through the companys home page, www.atlasairworldwide.com .

Minister Lebouthillier welcomes the positive vote on the new collective agreement between the Canada Revenue Agency and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

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Friday, August 2, 2019
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In collective bargaining, it is essential that all parties involved work together in the best interest of all Canadians and employees.

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  • In collective bargaining, it is essential that all parties involved work together in the best interest of all Canadians and employees.
  • Given these favourable vote results, the tentative agreement will become the new collective agreement for the PIPSC-AFS Group, once it is signed.
  • I am pleased that these efforts have led to positive vote results and this new collective agreement between the CRA and the PIPSC-AFS Group.
  • - The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue
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Government of Canada reaches tentative agreements with several public service bargaining units

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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OTTAWA, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ - The government has reached 5 tentative agreements with groups of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, the Association of Canadian Financial Officers and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

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  • OTTAWA, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ - The government has reached 5 tentative agreements with groups of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, the Association of Canadian Financial Officers and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
  • If ratified, the agreements will apply to close to 30,000 federal public service employees.
  • "I am pleased that over 30,000 public servants have new tentative collective agreements negotiated in good faith.
  • The following bargaining units that reached tentative agreements are:
    Audit, Financial and Scientific (AFS) group, Canada Revenue Agency (separate employer)

Members of the Society of United Professionals ratify two-year collective agreement with Hydro One

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Labor relations, Labour law, Collective agreement

TORONTO, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Hydro One Inc. and the Society of United Professionals ("the Society")are pleased to announce that union members voted in favour of a two-year collective agreement.

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  • TORONTO, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Hydro One Inc. and the Society of United Professionals ("the Society")are pleased to announce that union members voted in favour of a two-year collective agreement.
  • "The Society of United Professionals prides itself on working collaboratively with employers to negotiate collective agreements that are fair for everyone," said Scott Travers, President of the Society.
  • The collective agreement between Hydro One Inc. and the Society covers approximately 1,500 employees in critical engineering, supervisory and administrative roles.
  • About the Society of United Professionals:
    The Society of United Professionals was founded more than 70 years ago by engineers who wanted better working conditions.