Trade unions

Unifor welcomes agreement to save Terra Nova

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Jerry Dias, Unifor, Trade unions, Terra Nova, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Organizations, Eastern Canada

"The investment in Terra Nova is a win for good jobs and a win for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.

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  • "The investment in Terra Nova is a win for good jobs and a win for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • There were a lot of reasons to say 'yes' to renewing Terra Nova."
  • The federal government's response later that month provided momentum for operators and the provincial government to enter more serious discussions about a new arrangement for the Terra Nova.
  • There's ample evidence that this province's offshore industry is a good investment," said Dave Mercer, Unifor Local 2121 President.

SEIU Local 2 has Submitted a Human Rights Complaint against Arterra Wines on behalf of Worker Who Suffered Wage Discrimination based on Disability

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, Dupont Circle, Service Employees International Union, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Disability, Trade unions

SEIU Local 2 has submitted a complaint against Arterra Wines, owner of Wine Rack stores, to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario for discrimination against a worker on the basis of disability.

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  • SEIU Local 2 has submitted a complaint against Arterra Wines, owner of Wine Rack stores, to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario for discrimination against a worker on the basis of disability.
  • TORONTO, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arterra Wines has a history of abusing workers rights.
  • This is an addition to an Unfair Labour Practice claim against Arterra under review by the Labour Board.
  • Now, SEIU Local 2 has submitted a Human Rights Complaint on behalf of a Wine Rack worker who has suffered wage discrimination based on his disability.

UNITE HERE Local 11 Alert: Lowe Is Selling Terranea Hotel Workers Short. Why Let Them Sell Your Hotel?

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Construction & Property, Human resources, Labor, Finance, REIT, Professional services, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Lodging, Travel, Trade unions, UNITE HERE, Canadian Labour Congress, Industry economics), People from California, AFL–CIO, UNI Global Union, Hospitality industry, Gavin Newsom, Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees

The Terranea Resort is owned by a joint venture comprised of Lowe and JC Resorts and operated by Lowes management company CoralTree Hospitality.

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  • The Terranea Resort is owned by a joint venture comprised of Lowe and JC Resorts and operated by Lowes management company CoralTree Hospitality.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1074 (dubbed the Hospitality Workers Right to Return bill) on April 16, 2021.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 believes that labor peace is good for business, and can streamline transactions in the hospitality industry.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is a labor union representing over 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona that work in hotels, restaurants, universities, convention centers, and airports.

140 Healthcare Workers in San Bernardino Vote to Join SEIU-UHW to Improve Safety, Patient Care, Jobs

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Service Employees International Union, Trade unions, Change to Win Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Dupont Circle, States of the United States, California, Vibra Healthcare, University Hospital of Wales, SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, Mary Kay Henry

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred and forty healthcare workers at Vibra Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital voted to improve safety, patient care, and jobs by uniting in SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), a union of more than 100,000 healthcare workers across California.

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  • SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred and forty healthcare workers at Vibra Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital voted to improve safety, patient care, and jobs by uniting in SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), a union of more than 100,000 healthcare workers across California.
  • Now well have a strong voice to improve patient care, safety, and jobs at our hospital.
  • With this victory, the majority of Vibra Healthcare facilities statewide are now united in SEIU-UHW, including its hospitals in San Bernardino, San Francisco, Marin, and Sacramento.
  • SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) is one of the largest unions of hospital workers in the United States with over 100,000 members.

Cannabis Agricultural Workers at Tikun Olam CA Vote to Join Teamsters

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Trade unions, Geography of California, Tikun Olam, Teamsters Local, Adelanto, California, California

ADELANTO, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, cannabis agricultural workers at Tikun Olam California's Adelanto facility voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 1932.

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  • ADELANTO, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, cannabis agricultural workers at Tikun Olam California's Adelanto facility voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 1932.
  • The results mark the first Agricultural Labor Relations Board election victory for cannabis workers in Southern California.
  • "Today is a historic day for workers across the cannabis industry in Southern California," said Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932.
  • Doug Herring and Kurt Newman of Cultivation are two of the new Teamsters at Tikun Olam California.

SEIU Local 2 Calls on the Canadian Labour Congress to Pass a Resolution Boycotting Arterra Wines

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, Dupont Circle, Service Employees International Union, Trade unions

TORONTO, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 2 has submitted an Emergency Resolution to the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) to boycott Arterra Wines.

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  • TORONTO, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 2 has submitted an Emergency Resolution to the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) to boycott Arterra Wines.
  • The resolution calls on the 3 million households represented by the CLC to stop purchasing any Arterra products until Arterra Wines puts an end to its anti-union attacks.
  • She says: "SEIU members at Arterra Wines are fighting for wages and scheduling fairness and are currently on strike in the GTA.
  • Arterra Wines has a history of abusing workers rights, including unsuccessfully attempting to block the Union from communicating with members.

Head of Canada’s unions set to preside over his final Convention after navigating pandemic response

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, Canadian Labour Congress, Economic history of Canada, Trade unions, Hassan Yussuff, Labor relations, Yussuff, Labour Party, Labour council, CLC, Federations, Labor

The Canadian Labour Congress(CLC) is Canadas major umbrella organization of national unions, provincial federations of labour and local labour councils and represents over three million workers.

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  • The Canadian Labour Congress(CLC) is Canadas major umbrella organization of national unions, provincial federations of labour and local labour councils and represents over three million workers.
  • The convention, originally scheduled for last May but postponed due to the pandemic, will be CLC President Hassan Yussuffs final official duty before his retirement.
  • Yussuff was planning to step down in 2020, but his term was extended to help confront the challenges of the pandemic.
  • We hope to establish a clear roadmap for Canadas unions that includes looking ahead to a strong pandemic recovery that puts people first, and leaves no one behind.

Lawmakers Raise Questions On Vulcan Materials' Treatment Of Arizona Teamsters

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Vulcan, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Truck driver, Trade unions, Human activities, Service industries

"This labor contract has worked for both sides for over 30 years," said Ryan Proctor, a Business Agent with Teamsters Local 104.

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  • "This labor contract has worked for both sides for over 30 years," said Ryan Proctor, a Business Agent with Teamsters Local 104.
  • In March, Vulcan truck drivers filed a class-action lawsuit against the company in a Georgia federal district court.
  • "We are investigating the possibility of a similar situation elsewhere in Arizona," Proctor said.
  • "We don't know yet, but it appears that Vulcan may be misclassifying about 53 Arizona drivers as independent contractors who work for Mountain West Logistics, a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials."

Unifor releases plan to build better Employment Insurance in Canada

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Jerry Dias, Trade unions in Canada, International Federation of Journalists, Trade unions, Unifor, Unemployment benefits, Psychological resilience, Insurance, Articles, Organizations

TORONTO, June 14, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor launched a broad vision for a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient Employment Insurance (EI) program for workers in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, June 14, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor launched a broad vision for a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient Employment Insurance (EI) program for workers in Canada.
  • It's time for the federal government to rebuild the EI system so that all workers can rely on it," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • Rebuilding this social safety net is a key component of the union's plan to Build Back Better.
  • The union's campaign and corresponding paper focuses on necessary improvements in three key areas;
    Administration of the Employment Insurance System.

AAA Northern California Workers Vote To Join Teamsters Local 665

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Saturday, June 12, 2021
American Automobile Association, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, AAA, Insurance, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Merced station, Transport, Land transport, Trade unions

SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AAA insurance sales agents across Northern California have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 665.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AAA insurance sales agents across Northern California have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 665.
  • The 460 insurance sales agents with AAA Northern California work at 77 locations across six regions, stretching from Merced, Calif., to the Oregon border.
  • "These workers stood united because they deserve a strong voice and a secure future at AAA Northern California," said Tom Woods, Business Agent with Local 665.
  • It's time to take control of your future," said Jeff Wilkinson, a 29-year AAA Northern California insurance sales agent.