Unifor

New Tentative Agreement Reached Between CN and Unifor Affiliated CNTL Drivers

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星期二, 五月 7, 2024
CNI, CNR, TSX, Unifor

MONTREAL, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that CNTL, a CN subsidiary dedicated to first and last mile trucking container pickup and deliveries, has reached a second tentative agreement with owner-operators affiliated with Unifor.

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  • MONTREAL, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that CNTL, a CN subsidiary dedicated to first and last mile trucking container pickup and deliveries, has reached a second tentative agreement with owner-operators affiliated with Unifor.
  • The first tentative agreement, announced on January 17,2024, was not ratified.
  • This four-year agreement covers approximately 750 owner-operators under contract with CNTL in Canada until December 31, 2027.

Unifor denounces Rayonier's abandonment of Témiscaming and lack of response from Quebec government

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
QC, Contempt, Marketing, Rayonier Advanced Materials, Government, Abitibi, Unifor

Unifor strongly condemns RYAM's statement, describing the move as "totally devoid of any human consideration."

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  • Unifor strongly condemns RYAM's statement, describing the move as "totally devoid of any human consideration."
  • Daniel Cloutier, Unifor Quebec Director, unequivocally stated: "What we're seeing here is a company that's sacrificing the well-being of an entire community to prove its profitability to third parties.
  • Unifor is calling on RYAM to reconsider its decision and to maintain the integrity of the Témiscaming plant, an exceptional industrial site.
  • It is also adamant in its demand that the provincial government intervene immediately to save the jobs and communities affected by this crisis.

Nestle workers go on strike after bitter pensions offer from employer

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
Coffee, COLA, Kit Kat, Tradesman, Aero, Unifor, Nestlé, Food, Private sector, Smarties, Social justice, Pension, Coffee Crisp, Pension fund

TORONTO, May 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Workers at Nestle have decided to strike over a lack of improvements to their pension plan.

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  • TORONTO, May 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Workers at Nestle have decided to strike over a lack of improvements to their pension plan.
  • Also at issue is the time it takes workers to get to the top rate of pay.
  • "Nestle workers in the past have gone on strike over pension contributions and again, it's at the crux of this dispute," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Best Theratronics workers go on strike after company's 0% offer

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
Best, Mechanics, Private sector, Certification, Cyclotron, Local, Social justice, Hospital, Unifor

KANATA, ON, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Members of Unifor Local 1541 who work at Best Theratronics – a company in Kanata, Ont.

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  • KANATA, ON, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Members of Unifor Local 1541 who work at Best Theratronics – a company in Kanata, Ont.
  • "Strike action is not something we take lightly, and we will stand by our members until Best Theratronics gets back to the table with a fair offer in hand."
  • Local 1541's 44 members work as machinists, maintenance workers, machining process specialists, electrical inspectors, mechanics, and lead pourers amongst other positions.
  • Best Theratronics develops and manufactures external beam therapy units, self-contained blood irradiators, and cyclotrons for hospitals, medical and research facilities.

Griffin Wheel workers ratify deal, ending more than two-week lockout

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
The Sundays, Safety, Health, Pension, History, Unifor, MB, Interface (computing), Contribution, Private sector, Social justice, Human, Clothing, Nursing

WINNIPEG, MB, April 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 144 members at Griffin Wheel – a Winnipeg foundry that produces train wheels – have ratified a new four-year contract, ending a 19-day lockout.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, April 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 144 members at Griffin Wheel – a Winnipeg foundry that produces train wheels – have ratified a new four-year contract, ending a 19-day lockout.
  • The new contract contains the largest wage and pension gains in the history of Amsted Rail at the Winnipeg Griffin Wheel plant.
  • Workers will see an added 4% in wages in years one and two and 3% in years three and four.
  • The 181 members, represented by Local 144, work in melting and processing at Griffin Wheel.

Bell CEO fails to justify mass firings in Heritage Committee testimony says Unifor

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024
Bibic, System, Hand, MP, House, Unifor, Bell, Workforce, Private sector, Telecommunications, Government, Social justice, BCE, Bell Media, Management

"We know Bell can't possibly believe cutting thousands of jobs will improve telecommunications services to customers and strengthen local news media across the country.

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  • "We know Bell can't possibly believe cutting thousands of jobs will improve telecommunications services to customers and strengthen local news media across the country.
  • Unifor vehemently refutes statements by Bibic implying that the union agreed with the company to make the job cuts.
  • The Bell CEO was grilled by MPs about BCE's mass firings, increased dividend payouts, lucrative executive pay increases, service cuts, and, notably, whether the company properly followed federal labour regulations.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor files applications to represent workers at two Amazon fulfilment centres

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
Safety, Health, Workplace, Metro, Unifor, Workforce, Private sector, Social justice

"Workers at Amazon are seeking job security, health and safety, and fair wages," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

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  • "Workers at Amazon are seeking job security, health and safety, and fair wages," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Applications were filed today for the fulfilment centres at 109 Braid Street in New Westminster and 450 Derwent Place in Delta.
  • Workers at an Amazon facility first formed a union in April 2022 at the "JFK8" distribution centre on Staten Island in New York State.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

CLC President Bruske to all levels of government: Show you stand with workers and implement anti-scab legislation now

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024
Congress, Face, Walking, Strike, Canadian National Railway, Unifor, Heart, Safety, Public sector, Hostility, Scabs, Bruske, Legislation

“I’ve heard some concerning stories from workers who faced direct conflict during a strike, threatening their safety and livelihood.

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  • “I’ve heard some concerning stories from workers who faced direct conflict during a strike, threatening their safety and livelihood.
  • The horrific event that happened in Northern Ontario less than two weeks ago is a terrifying example.
  • Scabs, sometimes called “replacement” workers, are brought in during a lockout or strike to take regular workers’ jobs.
  • More and more private and public sector workers are turning to their unions to stand up and demand better.

Ford Updates EV, Hybrid Plans, Readies Manufacturing Plants

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星期四, 四月 4, 2024
Vehicle Technology, Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, EV, Electric Vehicles, Manufacturing, Community, Automation, Oakville Assembly, AMP, EVS, Meta, Ford Motor Company, Acquisition, Software, Plant, FedEx, Unifor, Ohio Assembly, Workforce

By the end of the decade, the company expects to offer hybrid powertrains across its entire Ford Blue lineup in North America.

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  • By the end of the decade, the company expects to offer hybrid powertrains across its entire Ford Blue lineup in North America.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, Ford’s electric vehicle sales increased by 86% and hybrid sales rose 42% versus a year ago.
  • Prospective employees can meet with Ford representatives at the new Ford Tennessee Discovery Center in Brownsville, Tenn., once it opens.
  • Employees at the plant, like at other Ford manufacturing facilities, will use wearable technology to support high-quality and efficient manufacturing.

Unifor extremely disappointed in Ford Motor Company decision to delay Oakville transition

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星期四, 四月 4, 2024
Oakville Assembly, EV, Social justice, Ford Motor Company, Private sector, Ford, Unifor, Ford Edge

"Unifor is extremely disappointed by the company's decision.

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  • "Unifor is extremely disappointed by the company's decision.
  • Our members have done nothing but build best-in-class vehicles for Ford Motor Company and they deserve certainty in the company's future production plans," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Unifor represents more than 5,600 Ford Canada workers, including 3,200 Local 707 members employed at the Oakville Assembly Plant.
  • "There will be unexpected setbacks in the transition to EV, but we fully expect Ford to investigate every available option to support our Oakville members.