Unifor

Unifor Detroit Three members deliver overwhelming strike mandate

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星期一, 八月 28, 2023
Unifor National Council 4000, Pension, Private sector, Social justice, Stellantis, EV, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Property management, Unifor

TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor members at Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis have delivered overwhelming strike mandates, authorizing their bargaining committees to take job action, if needed, to achieve fair collective agreements with the Detroit Three (D3).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor members at Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis have delivered overwhelming strike mandates, authorizing their bargaining committees to take job action, if needed, to achieve fair collective agreements with the Detroit Three (D3).
  • "Our bargaining teams are set to resume negotiations with the unwavering support of Unifor members across the auto sector.
  • Unifor paused negotiations to hold the strike votes over the course of the weekend.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Unifor and Windsor Salt reach tentative agreement

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星期四, 八月 24, 2023
Private sector, Social justice, Local, Unifor, Unifor Local 444, Clothing

WINDSOR, ON, Aug. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - A tentative agreement has been signed between bargaining committees representing members of Unifor Local 1959 and 240 and the employer, Windsor Salt.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR, ON, Aug. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - A tentative agreement has been signed between bargaining committees representing members of Unifor Local 1959 and 240 and the employer, Windsor Salt.
  • The union began legal strike action 189 days ago on February 17, 2023.
  • This round of bargaining is the first since Windsor Salt was purchased by Stone Canyon Industries in 2021, a U.S-based private holding firm.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Strike deadline set for Labour Day weekend at Victoria Clipper ferry

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星期三, 八月 23, 2023
Unifor National Council 4000, Private sector, Travel, Social justice, Clipper Navigation, Tourism, Unifor, Clipper, Risk

"Ferry workers deserve a fair contract and will take job action if negotiations continue to stall."

Key Points: 
  • "Ferry workers deserve a fair contract and will take job action if negotiations continue to stall."
  • Unifor has begun outreach to local businesses and festivals on both sides of the border who rely on international tourism.
  • Clipper workers are seeking to negotiate fair wage increases, adjustments to the scheduling system, and better job security.
  • Unifor Local 114 represents 25 workers at the Victoria side of the Clipper's workforce in customer service, ticketing, baggage handling and docking.

Ford Motor Company's Bécancour, QC battery plant investment welcome says Unifor

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023
Private sector, SK, Big Three (automobile manufacturers), Unifor National Council 4000, Policy, The Road Ahead, Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards, Ford, History, QFL, SK Innovation, Social justice, Stellantis, GM, General Motors, Renewable energy, Automotive industry, Unifor

MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor is encouraged by Ford's commitment to invest in a battery cathode plant in Bécancour, Quebec, alongside Korean companies EcoProBM and SK On.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor is encouraged by Ford's commitment to invest in a battery cathode plant in Bécancour, Quebec, alongside Korean companies EcoProBM and SK On.
  • "Ford's investment announcement in Bécancour is an important step towards the reestablishment of a stronger and more sustainable automotive industry in Quebec and Canada," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • This investment joins a series of battery projects already announced or under construction, including a GM facility in the region.
  • In Quebec, Unifor represents close to 55,000 members and is affiliated with the province's largest labour federation, the Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL).

Unifor begins negotiations with Detroit Three automakers

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星期四, 八月 10, 2023
Unifor National Council 4000, Pension, Plant, Knowledge, Ford, Food, General Motors, Big Three (automobile manufacturers), Renewable energy, Insurance, Unifor

TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor officially opened contract negotiations with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis today on behalf of 18,000 union members at the Detroit Three.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor officially opened contract negotiations with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis today on behalf of 18,000 union members at the Detroit Three.
  • Unifor held meetings with each of the automakers to deliver Unifor autoworkers' proposals.
  • Unifor will announce a target company at a time deemed appropriate by the union.
  • "The path to full pay must be shorter and autoworkers' wages should reflect the hard work, skills, and dedication they show every single day."

Ford of Canada - Unifor Open 2023 Contract Negotiations

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星期四, 八月 10, 2023
Creativity, Human resources, Knowledge, Ford Motor Company, Ford, Partnership, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Industrial design, Limited, Unifor

The following statement is attributable to Steven Majer, vice president, Human Resources, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited.

Key Points: 
  • The following statement is attributable to Steven Majer, vice president, Human Resources, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
  • TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - We value our partnership with Unifor and have important work to do together as we create a blueprint for the Canadian automotive industry.
  • Navigating this new landscape means collaborating on what it will take for Ford and Unifor to compete and win — finding the right balance between investing in our collective future and sharing the value we create together.
  • We approach the process with a common goal – a vibrant and sustainable future for our employees, our customers, and our communities.

Truck drivers told 'not to report to work' as YRC Freight Canada files for bankruptcy

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星期一, 七月 31, 2023
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TORONTO, July 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 4209 members were told to simply not report for work as YRC Freight Canada's U.S.-based parent company, Yellow, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 4209 members were told to simply not report for work as YRC Freight Canada's U.S.-based parent company, Yellow, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  • "We expect fair treatment and clear communication to the hard-working members of Local 4209 as the company winds down.
  • My thoughts are with the workers and their families who carry the weight of the uncertainty during the bankruptcy process."
  • Unifor Local 4209 represents 58 owner-operator truck drivers and 70 company linehaul drivers who work across the country.

Unifor welcomes new battery module facility at GM CAMI Assembly Plant

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星期二, 七月 25, 2023
BrightDrop, Unifor National Council 4000, Policy, EVS, Road, EV, CAMI, Ingersoll, GM, News, Unifor, BrightDrop Zevo, Automotive industry, Renewable energy

INGERSOLL, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomed news today that construction of a new EV battery module facility will bring 300 new jobs to the Ingersoll, Ontario General Motors (GM) CAMI Assembly Plant, with production scheduled to begin next year.

Key Points: 
  • INGERSOLL, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomed news today that construction of a new EV battery module facility will bring 300 new jobs to the Ingersoll, Ontario General Motors (GM) CAMI Assembly Plant, with production scheduled to begin next year.
  • GM announced the new facility will assemble modules for both the BrightDrop Zevo built at CAMI and for EVs built at other GM facilities.
  • "CAMI members have a proud history as industry leaders and this move into EV battery module assembly provides another opportunity for these workers to be on the forefront of the EV transition," said Mike Van Boekel, Unifor Local 88 Plant Chairperson at GM CAMI.
  • This new work will not only help expand employment opportunities at the CAMI facility but localize and stabilize battery supplies into the plant," said Payne.

Government of Canada closes first complaint received under the Canada-Mexico Facility-Specific Rapid Response Labour Mechanism

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星期二, 七月 25, 2023
FIP, Exercise, Agreement, Freedom, Unifor, L Legislature of the Mexican Congress, Negotiation, NAFTA, West Indies Federal Labour Party, Government, Complaint, Organization, Congress, Collective bargaining, Mexican, Government of Canada, NAO, Agriculture, Clothing, QC

The binding and comprehensive labour chapter of the CUSMA brings workers' rights to the forefront of North American free trade.

Key Points: 
  • The binding and comprehensive labour chapter of the CUSMA brings workers' rights to the forefront of North American free trade.
  • The Agreement includes a rapid response enforcement mechanism between Canada and Mexico, so that we can raise labour standards and protect workers' rights across our deeply integrated supply chains.
  • In March 2023, the first complaint under this mechanism was submitted to the Canadian National Administrative Office (NAO).
  • Given these developments, the Government of Canada considers that the allegations listed in the complaint have been addressed.

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Windsor Salt

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星期四, 七月 20, 2023
Private sector, Social justice, Local, Unifor, Unifor Local 444, Clothing

WINDSOR, ON, July 20, 2023 /CNW/ - A tentative agreement has been signed between the bargaining committee representing members of Unifor Local 1959 and 240 and the employer, Windsor Salt.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR, ON, July 20, 2023 /CNW/ - A tentative agreement has been signed between the bargaining committee representing members of Unifor Local 1959 and 240 and the employer, Windsor Salt.
  • The union began legal strike action 154 days ago, on February 17, 2023.
  • This round of bargaining is the first since Windsor Salt was purchased by Stone Canyon Industries in 2021, a U.S-based private holding firm.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.