An Ontario labour arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a long-serving millwright at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. after finding that he violated a binding last chance agreement (LCA) in three …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Fire & Flower’s communications during union drive not unfair labour practice, Saskatchewan board rules
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed an unfair labour practice application by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1400, ruling that communications sent by Fire & Flower …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Aramark, other defendants lose bid for summary dismissal in unfair labour practice complaint from UFCW
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has denied an application by four defendants — Aramark Canada, Aramark Remote Workplace Services, Lighthouse Camp Services, and United Workforce Group of Alberta (UWGA) — …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Labour board rejects PetSmart’s request for six-month bar on union certification following unsuccessful vote by UFCW
The Nova Scotia Labour Board has dismissed an application by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 864 (UFCW), to certify a bargaining unit of employees at a Dartmouth …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses appeal by Sproule Lumber in labour fight with UFCW
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an application by Sproule Lumber, a division of J.D. Irving Ltd., with costs to the respondent, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
UFCW’s handling of meatpacker’s grievance appropriate: Alberta Labour Relations Board
In a recent decision by the Alberta Labour Relations Board, a duty of fair representation (DFR) complaint against the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union, Local No. 401, has …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal restores arbitrator’s ruling in contentious fight between UFCW, Sproule Lumber
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has reinstated an arbitrator’s original ruling involving Sproule Lumber and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) after it was overturned by a …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
UFCW releases annual report, touts success in food retail and growth in membership
The United Food and Commercial Workers union (UFCW Canada) has announced several key achievements in its 2023 Annual Report, released on March 4, 2024. The union, representing more than 250,000 …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Shawn Haggerty elected national president of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada
Shawn Haggerty has been named the new national president of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada, a union representing more than 250,000 workers across Canada. Haggerty’s election marks a …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Workers at Ryder warehouse can spend $250 uniform allowance on any CSA-approved footwear or winter gear: Arbitrator
Unionized workers at Ryder Integrated Logistics’ warehouse in Caledon, Ont., can spend a new $250 uniform allowance on any CSA-approved footwear or winter gear, according to a ruling by an …
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