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Armoured car crew was right to refuse unsafe work: ruling

OTTAWA, July 3, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor is applauding a ruling this afternoon that a two-person armoured car crew was justified in refusing work due to working conditions that were unsafe for the workers and the general public.

"This is a very important ruling that backs up what Unifor has been saying. Two-person crews are unsafe for both the crew members, and for the public," Unifor Staff Representative Mike Armstrong said.

Media Advisory: Vancouver Action for Jobs, Justice & the Climate

VANCOUVER, July 2, 2015 /CNW/ -

What: Residents of the GVRD will join communities across Canada for a nation-wide, cross-sectorial day of action for Jobs, Justice, and the Climate to show our leaders we as a collective demand climate action now.

When: Saturday July 4th1:00-3:30pm PST

Bombardier workers ratify collective agreements

TORONTO, June 28, 2015 /CNW/ - Members of two Unifor locals working at Bombardier Aerospace in Downsview ratified new collective agreements with the company this morning, enhancing their pensions and job security.

"This deal represents a significant gain for our members in a difficult time for the business jet market," said Scott McIlmoyle, President of Unifor Local 112.

Air Canada service agents ratify new collective agreement

TORONTO, June 25, 2015 /CNW/ - Members of Unifor Local 2002, representing over 4,000 Customer Service and Sales Representatives, have ratified a new five-year collective agreement with Air Canada.

"Our members deserve to share in Air Canada's record profits," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. "This agreement secures good jobs for Customer Sales and Service Agents now and into the future."

Unifor locals reach deals with Bombardier

TORONTO, June 24, 2015 /CNW/ - Two Unifor locals working at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Downsview have reached new collective agreements with the company, to be sent for ratification on Sunday.

BC coast guard station experiences another outage

VICTORIA, June 23, 2015 /CNW/ - The Marine Traffic and Communication Services (MTCS) centre in Victoria has experienced an outage that affected its ability to regulate shipping movements and answer distress calls. The affected area includes Vancouver, Howe Sound, and the Strait of Georgia.

/R E P E A T -- Unifor calls for labour law reform in Ontario/

TORONTO, June 15, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor will participate in hearings tomorrow about much needed labour law reform in Ontario.

"Ontario's labour market has changed dramatically over the last few decades, but our legislation has not," said Katha Fortier, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. "Low-wage and precarious work has increased. It's time we reform our labour law to better protect workers."

Unifor calls for labour law reform in Ontario

TORONTO, June 15, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor will participate in hearings tomorrow about much needed labour law reform in Ontario.

"Ontario's labour market has changed dramatically over the last few decades, but our legislation has not," said Katha Fortier, Unifor Ontario Regional Director. "Low-wage and precarious work has increased. It's time we reform our labour law to better protect workers."

Air Canada service agents reach tentative agreement

TORONTO, June 14, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor has reached a tentative deal with Air Canada for a five-year collective agreement for over 4,000 Customer Sales and Service Agents.

"Unifor was built to defend good jobs. This deal protects scope work and achieves the fair wages that our members wanted," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.

Unifor stresses need for robust national auto strategy

TORONTO, June 9, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomed today's announcement of a new committee to promote investment in the auto sector but stressed that while it is a step in the right direction, there is much more to do.

Unifor supports roundtable on national pharmacare

TORONTO, June 8, 2015 /CNW/ - Unifor believes that every Canadian should have access to good healthcare, including a comprehensive, universal, public pharmacare program. Leaders from across Canada gathered today in Toronto to speak on this issue in a roundtable discussion led by Dr. Eric Hoskins, Ontario's Minister of Health and Long Term Care.

Unifor ESL teachers ratify agreement after strike

TORONTO, June 6, 2015 /CNW/ - English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers, members of Unifor Local 40, have ratified a collective agreement with Kaplan International after nearly four weeks on strike. The agreement includes annual wage increases, vacation enhancement and key improvements to language on job security.