… Armoured car crew was right to refuse unsafe work: ruling July 3, 2015 Share OTTAWA , July 3, 2015 /CNW/ - … working conditions that were unsafe for the workers and the general public. "This is a very important ruling that backs … been saying. Two-person crews are unsafe for both the crew members, and for the public," Unifor Staff Representative …
… Unifor files for judicial review after arbitration award fails … vision coverage; and an increase to existing mental health services benefits to $500. “I’m devastated and angry on behalf of our members,” said Lisa Tucker, President of Unifor Local 302. …
… Unifor autoworkers ratify agreement with Ford November 6, 2016 … negotiations with the Detroit Three automakers, after members ratify a four-year contract with Ford securing $713 … million in investment and engine product commitments; Two general wage increases of 2% each over the life of the …
… Through this pandemic, workers will exercise their power September 3, 2020 Share … From transport to telecommunications, and all across the services sector. I hear it every day. Workers feel … workers pass. Over the past week, more than 1,400 Uniformembers in Newfoundland have hit picket lines at …
… Armed forces LTC report reinforces the long-term care systemic … has created the crisis we are in today. Wage increases, generally set through a system of arbitration, have been … union's response to the pandemic, as well as resources formembers can be found at unifor.org/COVID19 . To arrange for …
… United Church of Canada Recognizes Need for Clergy Solidarity March 17, 2014 Share TORONTO , … volunteers have had with clergy, their families and church members throughout the years, we know that an association is … in the workplace and other matters, the United Church's General Council Office referred to that earlier survey, …
… Unifor Submission to the 2022 Federal Budget Consultation … retail, hospitality and many others. On behalf of these members, their families and communities, Unifor welcomes the … in Canada and an important reminder why transportation services are essential and need to stay within the public …
… Unifor local retiree chapters celebrate Labour Day in solidarity … bus rides on Labour Day morning – Sept. 4, 2023 – so that members could participate in the town’s parade, head to a … on federal pension legislation, cutting fees for medical services, the United Nations’ Principles for Older Persons, …
… Unifor Response to the Consultation on Strengthening Federally … the largest union in the private sector with 315,000 members across Canada. Unifor currently represents some … transportation, media, telecommunications, and financial services. Our members and retirees participate in many of …
… Unifor comment and recommendations on government plans to … 315,000 people working in Canada, including over 160,000 members in Ontario, across a diverse range of public and … on workers, compounded for those that rely on other public services for mobility. The increased demand for childcare …
… Gregg is one of Canada’s most recognized and respected senior research professionals and social commentators. From 1979 … Hip, The Watchmen and Big Wreck. Corporately, he serves on General Motors of Canada’s Advisory Board and the Bank of … CLC was established in 1956. Under his leadership, the CLC membership has grown by 750,000 new union members to 3.3 …
… Unions can regain lost ground July 11, 2014 Share By: Morna Ballantyne Winnipeg Free Press September 1, 2012 The … a committee will be considering a Conservative private member's bill that would force unions to reveal … president of Public Response, a digital agency that services leading non-profits and trade unions in the fields …
… Affordability crisis, and fight against health care … she said. “Right now, thousands of Unifor hospital members are in bargaining against a government that still … care company that is partially owned by Loblaw, charges forservices that are covered by OHIP. “If you go on to Maple …
… Uniformembers ratify collective agreement with Ford Motor … $1.61 cost of living allowance (a total of $57.58). • General wage increases in each year of the agreement with … notes; o Vision and dental care improvements; o Legal Services Plan and Dependent Scholarship plan will now be …
… Letter to Temporary Help Agency Consultations re: Improving Compliance … in the Temporary Help Sector On behalf of Unifor’s 162,000 members across Ontario, we would like to relay our support … developed by our allies at Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS), Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) and the …
… Union coalition representing majority of Chartwell workers calls for ouster of board chair … Covid-19” Shawn Haggerty, President UFCW Local 175 “Our members struggle daily with in high-risk, high-workload, and … UNI Global Union represents 20 million skills and services workers in 150 countries—including 2 million in …
… Eight unions still battling anti-worker legislation (Bill 148) imposed by former Premier … Liberal government proclaimed Bill 148 – the Public Services Sustainability Act, eight unions impacted by the … Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU), Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union …
… Jim Stanford: Election 2015 and the Battle of Economic Ideas November 9, 2015 Share Main Image Image I am not a member of a political party. I recognize the importance of … as a precondition for high-quality public programs and services. The silver lining is that both the Liberals and …
… Black History Month: Uniformembers speak on activism Week 3 February … and respect. Image In 1980, Colin started working at General Motors and decided to get active in the community as …
… Closing GM Oshawa? No way. November 29, 2018 Share Unifor statement on the recent announcement from General Motors … to a strong future At every turn, over many decades, the members of Unifor Local 222 at GM Oshawa have delivered for … excellent educational opportunities, and strong public services, then you need to care about the future of the auto …
… you think February 20, 2018 Share By Kaylie Tiessen, Unifor Research Department In early February, Canada’s jobs … end of the tunnel. Trend to watch: median wages in low wage sectorsGenerally, median wages tend to grow at a slightly … low-wage industries, agriculture and accommodation and food services, bucked that trend. Year-over-year the median wage …
… A pause for victories, but the fight must continue: ORC December 3, … through a collective solidarity of Unifor leadership and members that turned the wheels. Part of that included the … among others, a stark representation of the state of social services in Ontario. The union’s Research Director Angelo …
… Unifor’s response to Draft Federal Pay Equity Regulations … training on the operation of the Act and its regulations to members of its Committee, where a Committee is in place. We … du personnel professionnel et technique de la santé et des services sociaux . In that decision, the Court ruled on …
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