By 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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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
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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Swissport International Ltd. contract flip may impact up to 150 jobs at Montreal airport: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor is concerned that a contract flip that resulted in Swissport losing its contract with Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport will potentially leave up to 150 Unifor members …
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Return-to-office order for federal workers creates chaos, undermines productivity: Union
By Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) Federal employees began mandatory return to the office on January 16. Since then, more than 1,100 public servants represented by the …
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Unifor Media Council releases discussion paper spotlighting harassment against media workers
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor Media Council is launching a new media discussion paper—Breaking the News: Media Workers Under Attack—which focuses on confronting the increasing harassment of media workers. “We hear stories …
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Unifor condemns alleged editorial interference from ownership of QP Briefing
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Unifor is extremely concerned about the reported editorial interference at Queen’s Park Briefing (QP Briefing). These are serious allegations that undermine the integrity necessary for independent, fact-based journalism. …
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N.L. appeal Court sides with Unifor on EVAS pilot hearing jurisdiction
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has ruled that Unifor’s challenge of an arbitrator’s decision affecting Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) pilots can go forward. “The employer took advantage of the …
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Lawyer referral program to help victims of workplace sexual harassment in New Brunswick
By New Brunswick Human Rights Commission A new initiative to provide New Brunswick workers with free legal advice on workplace sexual harassment was launched today. The Workplace Sexual Harassment Lawyer …
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B.C. will formally recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as stat holiday
By BC Indigenous Relations and Reconcilation The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be enshrined in B.C. law to honour the strength and resilience of residential school survivors and …
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PIPSC files Labour Board complaint over the Canada Revenue Agency’s about-face on telework
By Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, on behalf of its Audit Financial and Scientific (AFS) Group members, has filed a …