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Commissionaires Introduces a Diversity Scholarship in Honour of African Heritage Month

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Commonwealth of Nations, Corps of Commissionaires, Commissionaire, NOVA SCOTIA, Geography of Canada, Subdivisions of Canada, Canada

As part of its benefits program for employees, each year Commissionaires provides a limited number of scholarships to spouses, children or grandchildren of serving commissionaires.

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  • As part of its benefits program for employees, each year Commissionaires provides a limited number of scholarships to spouses, children or grandchildren of serving commissionaires.
  • The new dedicated diversity award is in recognition of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
  • Commissionaires is also increasing the monetary amount from $1,500 to $2,000 per scholarship.
  • Commissionaires Nova Scotia is an independent member of the Commissionaires federation and employs more than 1,400 Nova Scotians serving government and the private sector in a wide range of roles.

UFCW 333 security guard members at Commissionaires to receive $2/hour increase during the Covid-19 crisis

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Security, Prevention, Industries, AFL–CIO, Canadian Labour Congress, UNI Global Union, United Food and Commercial Workers, Security guard, Corps of Commissionaires, Commissionaire, Computer security

The Commissionaires told UFCW 333, "While most security clients and the Federal Government havent as of yet offered to increase the billing rates associated with these security guards, Commissionaires feels it is necessary to shoulder the financial burden until they do.

Key Points: 
  • The Commissionaires told UFCW 333, "While most security clients and the Federal Government havent as of yet offered to increase the billing rates associated with these security guards, Commissionaires feels it is necessary to shoulder the financial burden until they do.
  • We hope security clients will agree to show their support, and we hope other security agencies will follow our lead."
  • UFCW Canada Local 333 is a private-sector provincial local union with more than 10,000 members throughout Ontario.
  • Local 333 members come from many walks of life and work in almost every sector of the hospitality and security sectors throughout Ontario.

Security Guards Picket Commissionaires Hamilton

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Security, Prevention, AFL–CIO, Canadian Labour Congress, UNI Global Union, Industries, United Food and Commercial Workers, Corps of Commissionaires, Commissionaire, Security guard, Hamilton, Ontario, Bay Street

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security guards at federal government buildings in Hamilton, Ontario have commenced an information picket at the Federal Tax Court and the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre on Bay Street.

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  • HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security guards at federal government buildings in Hamilton, Ontario have commenced an information picket at the Federal Tax Court and the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre on Bay Street.
  • "Since its foundation, however, the Hamilton Branch for the Corps of Commissionaires has lost their way, says Jeff Ketelaars, Secretary-Treasurer of UFCW Local 333.
  • The guards are hoping the information picket will evade a full work stoppage on September 12, 2019.
  • Commissionaires Hamilton remains unwilling to discuss any improvements to wages or benefits, and their chief negotiator has cited a lack of funding from the federal government as the reason for holding out.But UFCW currently represents hundreds of Commissionaires security guards across Ontario who enjoy union benefits and better working conditions.

Commissionaires Southern Alberta Appoints New CEO

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Friday, October 5, 2018
Commissionaire, Occupations

CALGARY, Oct. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - The Board of Governors of Commissionaires Southern Alberta announced the appointment of Charles Caldwell as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • CALGARY, Oct. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - The Board of Governors of Commissionaires Southern Alberta announced the appointment of Charles Caldwell as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Charles brings more than 20 years of leadership and management expertise to our organization," said Commissionaires Southern Alberta Chairman, Gerry Lynch.
  • Commissionaires Southern Alberta is also pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Ellahi as the company's new Chief Operating Officer.
  • To conclude, Commissionaires Southern Alberta is removing "SALTA" from the company branding and replacing it with "SAB".