Labor relations

Teamsters, Transportation Trades Announce Worker-First AV Legislative Framework

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Labor relations, Labor, Articles, Self-driving cars, Alphabet Inc., Google, Waymo, Industrial relations, Uber, Collective bargaining, Trade union

Meanwhile, a deluge of recent accidents involving Waymo, Tesla, Uber and other AVs have resulted in serious injuries and even death.

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Meanwhile, a deluge of recent accidents involving Waymo, Tesla, Uber and other AVs have resulted in serious injuries and even death.
"The policies promoting safety, equity, and economic justice that transportation labor unions have outlined today must act as the cornerstone of any AV legislation Congress considers.
"\n"Now is the time for lawmakers to step up and protect the rights, livelihoods and safety of working people.
The voices of workers, their unions, and the safeguards that come with strong collective bargaining agreements must be at the center of AV debates and legislation.

Canadian observers needed to oversee union vote at Mexican truck plant

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Friday, May 14, 2021

Labor relations, Labor, Trade unions in Canada, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Trade unions, International Federation of Journalists, Unifor, Articles, Collective bargaining, Jerry Dias

Unifor believes the Canadian government must step in to provide additional supports to ensure a free and fair vote.\n"Offering to send a delegation of expert observers, including trade union leaders, is a sign of good faith to the Mexican government, and Mexican autoworkers, letting them know that Canada stands by the principles of free collective bargaining," Dias said.

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Unifor believes the Canadian government must step in to provide additional supports to ensure a free and fair vote.\n"Offering to send a delegation of expert observers, including trade union leaders, is a sign of good faith to the Mexican government, and Mexican autoworkers, letting them know that Canada stands by the principles of free collective bargaining," Dias said.
"Unifor stands ready to assist with this.
"\nIn a May 5 letter to Mexican Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and General Motors President Mark Reuss, Dias condemned the actions of the CTM union, widely criticized as an illegitimate union with no democratic mandates from the workers it claims to represent.\nThe practice of illegitimate or so-called \'yellow\' unions is to negotiate agreements favourable to employers, driving down pay and lowering labour standards, creating an uneven playing field for Canadian workers.\n"(The accused activities) constitute illegal activity, a breach of the fundamental tenets of union democracy and international labour standards, and a violation of the terms of the Canada-United States-Mexico (CUSMA) trade agreement," Dias wrote.\nUnifor is Canada\'s largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.
The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.\n'

CLC: Back-to-work legislation undermines workers’ rights

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Labor, Labor relations, Articles, Austerity, Bargaining theory, Collective bargaining, Canadian Labour Congress, Strike action

b'OTTAWA, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Labour Congress is condemning the Government of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s decision to introduce back-to-work legislation against workers at the Port of Montreal.\nThere is a cruel irony that this legislation is being introduced on the National Day of Mourning for workers who have been injured or lost their lives on the job.

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b'OTTAWA, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Labour Congress is condemning the Government of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s decision to introduce back-to-work legislation against workers at the Port of Montreal.\nThere is a cruel irony that this legislation is being introduced on the National Day of Mourning for workers who have been injured or lost their lives on the job.
The work of unions to strengthen protections of workers is a crucial part of the work of collective bargaining and has been a key part of the disagreement that led to the labour actions at the Port of Montreal.\nIt is utterly hypocritical for the government to declare its firm commitment to free collective bargaining while imposing the threat of heavy fines and penalties for exercising the right to withhold labour, safeguarded by the freedom of association guarantee of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.\nBy tabling back-to-work legislation, the federal government invites every provincial government unwilling to fairly negotiate with its teachers, nurses, and government employees to similarly trample their Charter rights.\nThe invitation to the parties to conclude an agreement on their own terms rings hollow, since the government has just given the maritime employers every incentive not to negotiate.
This reality is exacerbated by the fact that\xc2\xa0CUPE Local 375 made several offers to end their strike and return to the bargaining table, but the employer refused their offers with knowledge that the government would impose legislation favouring their position.\nWithdrawing Canadians\xe2\x80\x99 fundamental freedoms, upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada, because of the potential harm to Canada\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9creputation as a reliable global trading partner\xe2\x80\x9d is wrong.
Free collective bargaining is the essence of our democracy.\nOn behalf of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s workers, we firmly oppose this legislation as a direct blow to the rights of workers in this country.\n'

Ford must introduce paid sick days and stop playing politics with workers' lives

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Human activities, Leave of absence, Work, Labour law, Employee relations, Sick leave, Social Security, Labor relations, Ministry of Labour, Monte McNaughton

"How dare Doug Ford and his ministers raise workers\' expectations with false promises of paid sick leave if he never intended to follow through.

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"How dare Doug Ford and his ministers raise workers\' expectations with false promises of paid sick leave if he never intended to follow through.
"\nOn Tuesday, April 27, Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton called on the federal government to double payments available through the CRSB, with Ontario paying the difference.
"Instead of doubling down on a temporary, inadequate and inaccessible program, the Ontario government needs to introduce flexible, universal paid sick days into labour law in Ontario.
"\nUnifor continues to advocate for universal paid sick days to be enshrined in labour law in Ontario that includes:\n7 permanent paid sick days;\n14 additional paid sick days during a declared public health emergency;\nUniversality (i.e.

UNITE HERE Local 11 Files Federal Labor Charge Against Owner of Four Points by Sheraton at LAX

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b'The hospitality workers\xe2\x80\x99 union UNITE HERE Local 11 has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the owner of the Four Points by Sheraton at LAX .

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b'The hospitality workers\xe2\x80\x99 union UNITE HERE Local 11 has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the owner of the Four Points by Sheraton at LAX .
The charge alleges that an owner of the hotel, New Wynn Li LP Sheraton Four Points LAX, did not provide information the Union requested of its agent in connection with the owner\xe2\x80\x99s decision to lay off employees and potentially close the hotel.\nThe hotel\xe2\x80\x99s workers, who are members of Local 11, were laid off en masse last year.
The unfair labor practice charge alleges that the Company never provided the requested information.
Under the federal National Labor Relations Act, employers have a broad obligation to provide information to unions to facilitate collective bargaining.\nThe charge follows another complaint filed by the Union in early April 2021 with the federal Small Business Administration (SBA), relating to PPP loans obtained by a Four Points by Sheraton LAX company.

Allegiant Announces Agreement in Principle for Maintenance Technicians and Related Workforce First Contract with International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Collective agreements, Bargaining theory, Labor, Human activities, Labor relations, Allegiant Air, Collective bargaining, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Bargaining

b'LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant(NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces that the company and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), representing Allegiant\'s workforce of maintenance technician and related employees, have reached an agreement in principle on all remaining open issues for the first collective bargaining agreement between the parties.

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b'LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant(NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces that the company and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), representing Allegiant\'s workforce of maintenance technician and related employees, have reached an agreement in principle on all remaining open issues for the first collective bargaining agreement between the parties.
The agreement in principle is subject to finalization between the parties and ratification by the employee group, which includes line and heavy maintenance technicians as well as stores employees and some administrative maintenance staff.
I applaud this important milestone and look forward to finalizing the first contract with this critical, skilled group of team members.
"\nThe process of negotiating a first collective bargaining agreement for Allegiant maintenance technician and related employees began in January 2019.

USW Proposes Continuation of Bargaining to Resolve Contract at ATI

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Bargaining theory, Cooperative games, Labor relations, Bargaining, Articles, Labor, Collective bargaining, Ati people, Economy

"Now is the time for ATI to commit to resolve the outstanding issues in good faith at the bargaining table.

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"Now is the time for ATI to commit to resolve the outstanding issues in good faith at the bargaining table.
"\nMcCall said that the USW today sent ATI another letter proposing to meet in person at the bargaining table to negotiate a tentative agreement and return to work understanding.\n"We have always believed that the solution to the outstanding issues must be found through the collective bargaining process, and we are willing to prove it," he said.
"It\'s up to ATI to act responsibly and bargain in good faith with us for a fair agreement.
"\nMcCall pointed out that the parties have met in the past without any trouble observing strict social distancing and related protocols during the pandemic.\nThe USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in health care, public sector, higher education, tech and service occupations.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/usw-proposes-continuation-of-bar...\n'

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Industry | BizVibe Adds New Companies Which Can Be Discovered and Tracked

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Labor relations, Political organisation, Organization, Trade union

NEW YORK, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BizVibe is continuing to expand the number of companies which can be discovered and tracked within their professional, labor, political, and similar organizations category offering.

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NEW YORK, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BizVibe is continuing to expand the number of companies which can be discovered and tracked within their professional, labor, political, and similar organizations category offering.
Examples of these types of establishments include business associations, professional organizations, labour unions, and political organizations.
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BizVibe lists business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations as a part of their other services industry.
This industry contains 14 total industry groups which all contain hundreds of company profiles that can be viewed for free.

Steelworkers Intend to Strike ATI over Unfair Labor Practices

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions, Trade unions in Canada, Labor relations, International Metalworkers' Federation, United Steelworkers, USW, Unfair labor practice, Ati people, Labor, Organizations

PITTSBURGH, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has given ATI (NYSE: ATI) management a notice of the union's intent to strike over unfair labor practices beginning at 7 a.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

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PITTSBURGH, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has given ATI (NYSE: ATI) management a notice of the union's intent to strike over unfair labor practices beginning at 7 a.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
The USW and ATI are negotiating over a labor agreement that will cover roughly 1,300 union members at nine facilities, and the company has persistently tried to force workers to accept contract concessions.
USW International Vice President (Administration) David McCall, who chairs the union's negotiations with ATI, said that the company has no excuse for committing unfair labor practices in its drive to force workers into accepting unnecessary concessions.
"After years of loyalty, hard work and sacrifice, workers deserve more respect and consideration than ATI has shown at the table."

Main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit, 24 March 2021

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Labor relations, Psychiatry, Articles, Social partners, Social dialogue, Recovery model, Mind

EU leaders and social partners met, via video conference, at the tripartite social summit to discuss the question "how to achieve a fair and sustainable recovery?" The summit participants intervened on the following three topics:handling the health, economic and social crisis while maintaining emergency measures;the contribution of social partners at EU and member state level for an economic and social recovery;the road to Porto Social Summit.The massive recovery package approved last July will be vital to power forward our climate and digital ambitions.

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EU leaders and social partners met, via video conference, at the tripartite social summit to discuss the question "how to achieve a fair and sustainable recovery?" The summit participants intervened on the following three topics:

handling the health, economic and social crisis while maintaining emergency measures;
the contribution of social partners at EU and member state level for an economic and social recovery;
the road to Porto Social Summit.

The massive recovery package approved last July will be vital to power forward our climate and digital ambitions.
The contribution of social partners in the framework of social dialogue will be crucial for the implementation of national recovery plans.
At the Social Summit in Porto we will put social Europe at the top of our political agenda.
We want a prosperous Europe that protects our environment, invests in skills, and innovates and improves well-being."
To achieve this, I strongly believe in the importance of social dialogue, which is a central pillar of our social market economy.
It is essential that political decision-makers, social partners, civil society and citizens work in concert to get the recovery moving.
And it is to promote this combining of efforts and commitments that the Portuguese Presidency is organising a Social Summit, to be held in Porto in May."
If member states do not use the loans in the EU recovery funds, investment will be reduced by 40%.