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HALIFAX, Oct. 21, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor fully expects members at Halifax Shipyard to build six Arctic patrol vessels (AOPS) as planned.

"We have been assured by the company that everything is full speed ahead. Design work on AOPS continues and a contract is expected to be signed in January for the six AOPS vessels and that the build work in the yard will begin in September 2015," said Unifor's Atlantic Regional Director Lana Payne.

OSHAWA, ON, Oct. 20, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias has announced the union's unequivocal support of Whitby-Oshawa federal NDP candidate Trish McAuliffe.

HAMILTON, ON, Oct. 16, 2014 /CNW/ - Today workers at a Navistar Canada Inc. ratified an agreement that significantly addresses an unfair wage structure at their workplace.

Members of Unifor Local 504, on strike since September 29, accepted an agreement that avoided the establishment of a third tier of wages, and considerably closed the gap between the existing two tiers.

HAMILTON, ON, Oct. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - After more than two weeks on strike, workers at Navistar Canada Inc. will vote Thursday on a tentative deal with the company.

"These workers, young and old, have stood together for a better deal," said Dave Reston, President of Unifor Local 504. "Our bargaining team is recommending that this new contract be ratified."

HALIFAX, Oct. 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor is pleased with the appointment of James Dorsey Q.C. as the mediator/arbitrator to resolve the difficulties resulting from the implementation of Bill 1 and its impact on health care workers, their union representation and their collective agreements. Mr. Dorsey was recommended by all four health care unions - Unifor, CUPE, NSNU and NSGEU - and accepted by the employer, the Health Authorities of Nova Scotia (HANS).

TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias has written to the Ontario Minister of Transportation demanding immediate action to curb the spread of bandit taxi operation in the province, including those dressed as mobile apps such as Uber.

HALIFAX, Oct. 8, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor members at Bell Aliant have reached a new tentative three-year agreement with the employer ahead of the completion of the acquisition by Bell Canada Enterprises, Inc. on October 31.

"We continued with a bargaining process that had begun before the announcement of the BCE buyout and feel that this agreement is in the best interests of Bell Aliant workers," said Rick Rose, National Representative at Unifor.

VANCOUVER, Oct. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias will be available in person to comment on the ratification vote to be held by Metro Vancouver's 4,700 public transit operators, maintenance workers, and SeaBus workers.

KITIMAT, BC, Oct. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 2301 will protest the treatment of Kitimat workers by Rio Tinto, the mining giant. The action is part of a global "day of defiance" against Rio Tinto happening in more than 20 countries, coinciding with the World Day for Decent Work.

TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor, which represents workers across Canada at both companies, will be closely monitoring the planned purchase of Sun Media by Postmedia as the process unfolds in the coming months.

HAMILTON, ON, Oct. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - Workers at a Navistar Canada Inc. say they are determined to address an unfair wage structure at their workplace.

Members of Unifor Local 504, on strike since September 29, are seeking wage parity by proposing to eliminate a two-tier wage structure. At the same time, they are also refusing a company demand to implement a third tier of wages for new hires.

TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - This weekend's Good Jobs Summit has concluded with the formation of a Round Table group that includes leading Canadian business people, student leaders, politicians and labour leaders tasked with finding ways to create good jobs.

TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2014 /CNW/ - The Good Jobs Summit wraps up this morning downtown Toronto with a lively townhall discussion at 10 a.m., bringing together business, labour and student leaders, environmentalists and non-governmental organizations to discuss solutions to job creation right across the country. Each speaker will bring a different point of view on the issue of creating good jobs, including for young workers and students.

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - The premier of Ontario and a former advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama will be speaking Saturday at the Good Jobs Summit.

"We are very excited to have these two leaders at the Summit," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said. "This Summit is all about bringing people together to talk about how to create good jobs in our communities."

HALIFAX, Oct. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor stands firm in its condemnation of the anti-worker Bill 1, which passed in the NS Legislature Friday afternoon.

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - The premier of Ontario and a former advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama will be speaking Saturday at the Good Jobs Summit.

"We are very excited to have these two leaders at the Summit," Unifor National President Jerry Dias said. "This Summit is all about bringing people together to talk about how to create good jobs in our communities."

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2014 /CNW/ - More than 1,000 students, workers, members of community organizations, government officials, business leaders, union representatives, researchers, policy makers and others will gather at the Good Jobs Summit to discuss solutions to creating good jobs. The Summit takes place this evening at 7 p.m. until Sunday at noon at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens).

TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - The Good Jobs Summit this weekend will feature an address from GE Canada President and CEO Elyse Allan, who will provide a business perspective on job creation in Canada.

LONDON, ON, Oct. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomes the results of a vote at St. Joseph's Health Centre in London, Ontario where registered practical nurses (RPNs) and service employees voted to be represented by Unifor, ending months of uncertainly for them and the hospital, Unifor National President Jerry Dias says.

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - More than 1,000 students, workers, members of community organizations, government officials, business leaders, union representatives, researchers, policy makers and others will gather at the Good Jobs Summit. They will discuss how to create good jobs right across the country. The Summit takes place in downtown Toronto at Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens), from Friday evening until Sunday at noon.

HALIFAX, Oct. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor members from across the region will gather at the World Trade and Convention Centre to join National President Jerry Dias and Atlantic Regional Director Lana Payne in a march to the legislature today. The members will gather at 1:00 p.m. and march by 2:00 p.m. to the legislature.

HALIFAX, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Leaders of three of the health care unions in Nova Scotia - CUPE, NSNU and Unifor - have reaffirmed their support of a bargaining association model that the unions proposed to the provincial government in response to health district restructuring.

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - More than 1,000 students, workers, members of community organizations, government officials, business leaders, union representatives, researchers, policy makers and others will gather at the Good Jobs Summit. They will discuss how to create good jobs right across the country. The Summit takes place in downtown Toronto at Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens), from Friday evening until Sunday at noon.

OTTAWA, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor has negotiated a tentative collective agreement with Brinks Canada in Ottawa, one day ahead of a legal strike date.

"This deal came after some long hours of talks with the company, but with the members' support for the bargaining team we were able to get a deal without a strike," said Andre Desjardins, president of Unifor Local 4266, which represents Brinks workers in Ottawa.

WINDSOR, ON, Sept. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - With pensions and health care under threat, diminishing the hope of retirement with dignity for many Canadians, a rally will be held in Windsor on Wednesday October 1 in the afternoon to mark the International Day of Older Persons.

HALIFAX, Sept. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - Given recent public comments by Health Minister Leo Glavine, Unifor remains optimistic that the proposal for a bargaining association it developed with other health care unions in Nova Scotia will be established.

The four unions are now calling for an emergency meeting with the minister to clarify his comments about the bargaining association model and its status.

HALIFAX, Sept. 29, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor is calling on Premier McNeil to accept the health care unions' proposal for a bargaining association.

"The health care unions have a smart proposal that will avoid the chaos and instability that will result with the government's proposed legislation," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.

TORONTO/BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 26, 2014 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias is taking part in the Halton Women's Place 'Hope in High Heels' walk on Saturday morning. The Honorable Dr. Kellie Lietch, Minister responsible for the Status of Women, will also be in attendance.

OTTAWA, Sept. 24, 2014 /CNW/ - The safety of armoured car crews is topping the agenda as contract talks with Brinks Canada in Ottawa reach a critical juncture, Unifor says.

CHARLOTTETOWN, Sept. 24, 2014 /CNW/ - Lana Payne, Unifor Atlantic Regional Director, joins as one of 23 visionaries asked to share inspiration for the future of the country at the "Women of Bold Vision" conference in Charlottetown where 150 Canadian women have gathered.