By Unifor Bill C-228, a private members’ bill that gives pension plan members super-priority during plan windups and bankruptcy proceedings received royal assent. “This change has been many years in …
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Unifor launches labour action centre to assist former Adient workers
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor has launched a new labour action centre to assist former Adient workers, who were displaced when the company abruptly announced the closure of its Tillsonburg seating foam plant in November 2022. “These …
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Unifor members ratify new contract with Fairmont Empress Hotel with wage increases of 14.5%
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor The membership of Unifor Local 4276 voted overwhelmingly on April 12 to ratify a new three-year contract with their employer at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. “Unifor members at the …
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Ontario budget delivers investments, now must deliver on better jobs and stronger health care: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Infrastructure, industry and health care investments are welcome in the Ontario budget, but government needs to take the next step and translate spending into good jobs and a stronger public …
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Unifor members ratify agreement with BC Transit in Victoria
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Another Unifor transit worker local union has secured a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in a contract ratified March 15, 2023. The COLA clause was first achieved by Sea …
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With Sunwing acquisition approved, WestJet must ensure its plan will benefit workers, customers: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor With the simultaneous decisions from the Competition Bureau and Transport Canada’s public interest review approving WestJet’s acquisition of Sunwing, Unifor remains steadfast that the acquisition must result in increased …
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CN workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor members working at CN voted overwhelmingly in support of strike action amid ongoing negotiations in which CN has tabled a package of broad concessions. Local 100 members …
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Unifor says Global News layoffs further erodes democracy in Canada
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor The news of layoffs and restructuring at Global News this week chips away at already barebones newsrooms and puts democracy at risk as the number of media workers …
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Port of Vancouver backs down on arbitrary truck deadline: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Extending the arbitrary deadline for vehicle replacement is a huge victory for Unifor’s campaign to protect truckers at the Port of Vancouver. “The costs involved for drivers is outrageous,” said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor …
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Bargaining underway at Empress Hotel to set pattern for hotel workers in B.C.: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor is back at the bargaining table with the Empress Hotel to negotiate a collective agreement that can serve as a template for upcoming negotiations in the hospitality …
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