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RE: NECA delivers Public Comments on RIN 1235-AA40 - Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

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NECA provides these comments in support of the Departments Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations, 87 Fed.

Key Points: 
  • NECA provides these comments in support of the Departments Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations, 87 Fed.
  • 15698 (March 18, 2022)(hereafter "Proposed DBA Rule").As outlined in detail below, NECA enthusiastically supportsmanyof the revisions included in theProposed DBARule.
  • "40U.S.C.3142(b).Intheplaintextofthelaw, the Davis-Bacon Act does not define the term "prevailing" or "prevailing wage," but insteadgives the authority to the Secretary of Labor.
  • If thesame wage is not paid to a majority of those employed in the classification, the 'prevailing wage'shall betheaverageofthewagespaid, weightedbythetotalemployed intheclassification.").

End of the labour dispute at the Varennes distribution centre

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Friday, November 13, 2020
Franchises, Jean Coutu Group, Metro Inc., Jean Coutu, Coutu, QUEBEC, Canada

VARENNES, QC, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Jean Coutu Group announces that its unionized employees at the Varennes distribution centre, represented by the Syndicat des Travailleuses et Travailleurs de PJC Entrept-CSN (STTPJC-CSN), have ratified their new collective agreement at 78%, thus ending the current labour dispute.

Key Points: 
  • VARENNES, QC, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Jean Coutu Group announces that its unionized employees at the Varennes distribution centre, represented by the Syndicat des Travailleuses et Travailleurs de PJC Entrept-CSN (STTPJC-CSN), have ratified their new collective agreement at 78%, thus ending the current labour dispute.
  • "This 5-year agreement allows us to meet the needs of our employees, our pharmacists owners and customers in a fair equitable manner in an extremely competitive environment," said Alain Champagne, President, Jean Coutu Group.
  • About the Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc.
  • The Jean Coutu Group, a subsidiary of METRO, is one of the most trusted names in Canadian pharmacy retailing.

Unionized Employees of Varennes Distribution Centre on Strike

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Franchises, Jean Coutu Group, Metro Inc., Jean Coutu, Coutu, Varennes, Quebec, QUEBEC, Canada, Retailers

VARENNES, QC, Sept. 23, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. is disappointed by the decision of the Syndicat des Travailleuses et Travailleurs de PJC Entrept-CSN (STTPJC-CSN) to go on strike at its Varennes distribution centre.

Key Points: 
  • VARENNES, QC, Sept. 23, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. is disappointed by the decision of the Syndicat des Travailleuses et Travailleurs de PJC Entrept-CSN (STTPJC-CSN) to go on strike at its Varennes distribution centre.
  • "We are disappointed by the union's decision to strike when we have already agreed to many demands and the union has essentially not moved on any.
  • To date, there have been no concessions from, or setbacks for, employees whose working conditions compare very favourably to those of the Jean Coutu Group's competitors.
  • The Jean Coutu Group, a subsidiary of METRO, is one of the most trusted names in Canadian pharmacy retailing.

Trainers Choice expands Active Recovery Leadership into the Quebec market

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Monday, February 24, 2020
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Trainers Choice is committed to supporting the Quebec-based local pharmacist with education tools, active recovery productsand sports medicine expertise, in order to provide people with optimum care andwellness strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Trainers Choice is committed to supporting the Quebec-based local pharmacist with education tools, active recovery productsand sports medicine expertise, in order to provide people with optimum care andwellness strategies.
  • Many people suffer from nagging injuries with constant pain and do not seek treatment," says Trainers Choice founder and president,RickSchaly.
  • Additionally, Trainers Choice is already available at all 179 Pharmaprix locations in the Quebec market.
  • The Trainers Choice brand can be found at Shoppers Drug Market, Loblaws Companies Ltd, Jean Coutu, London Drugs, Metro Ontario, and independent pharmacies across Canada.

Appointment of Mr. Martin Lavoie as CEO of the Agri-Food Export Group

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Friday, August 2, 2019
Coutu, Lavoie

Mr. Lavoie succeeds to Mr. Andr A. Coutu, who led the Export Group since 2001.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Lavoie succeeds to Mr. Andr A. Coutu, who led the Export Group since 2001.
  • This appointment is in line with the retirement of Mr. Coutu, who presided over the destiny of the organization for 18 years.
  • Involved for over 20 years in the agri-food sector, Martin Lavoie has a great knowledge of the requirements related to the export of food products.
  • With more than 450 members, the Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada is the largest association of agri-food exporters in Canada.

METRO announces the retirement of François J. Coutu and the appointment of Alain Champagne as President of the Jean Coutu Group

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Jean Coutu, Coutu, Metro Inc., Economy of Canada, QUEBEC, Companies

MONTRAL, April 17, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Mr. Franois J. Coutu will retire as President of the Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc., the pharmacy division of METRO Inc., as of May 31.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRAL, April 17, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Mr. Franois J. Coutu will retire as President of the Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc., the pharmacy division of METRO Inc., as of May 31.
  • Mr. Coutu will also remain a pharmacist owner in our network, with three pharmacies under the Jean Coutu PJC banner.
  • Mr. Alain Champagne will succeed Mr. Coutu as President of the Jean Coutu Group.
  • Champagne will be responsible for completing the combination of the Jean Coutu Group with METRO while ensuring the development of the division.