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Unifor joins more than 50 trade unions representing road transport drivers around the world calling for “Safe Rates” systems to improve workers' rights and make roads safer, with actions to support the National Day of Action for Safe Rates on August 27, 2024.
Paying a driver a “safe rate” means they are paid fairly for all labour time and can make enough to take care of family and take appropriate breaks and time off, enabling them to be alert and focused while driving. If a driver owns their own vehicle, a safe rate must be calculated that covers the costs of purchasing, maintaining, and operating it. Safe Rates systems legally obligate the companies at the top of road transport supply chains to enforce these rates and can be found around the world including in Canada, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Unifor members will be holding rallies on Tues., Aug. 27, 2024, at DHL locations in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba.
Manitoba
Local 755 Loomis Unit
Location: 691 Oak Point Hwy, Winnipeg, Man.
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
BBQ to follow at 1376 Grant Ave, Winnipeg Man. at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Contact: Frank Wright, Unifor National Representative
(204) 451-2424
Ontario
DHL Express Ottawa
Location: 2215 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ont.
Time: 9 a.m.
Contact: Scott Bateman, Unifor Road Transport Director
(613) 850-1446
DHL Scarborough
Location: 3825 McNicoll Ave., Scarborough, Ont.
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Contact: Joe Cannon
(416) 948-7339
DHL Brampton
Location: 18 Parkshore Dr., Brampton, Ont.
Time: 8 a.m.
Contact: Idris Gangat
(416) 835-7436
DHL Hamilton
Location: 65 East Cargo Rd., Hamilton, Ont.
Time: 8 a.m.
Contact: Sanja (647) 679-4073
Loomis Markham
Location: 95 Micro Ct., Markham Ont.
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Contact: Balkar Bains
(416) 803-7933
DHL Greater Toronto Area main contact: Sivadas Santhosh
(647) 534-3109
Quebec
DHL Express Mirabel
Location: 12005, rue Raymonde de Laroche, Mirabel, Que.
Time: 9:30 a.m., with a speech and short walk at 10 a.m.
Contact: Mario Damour
(514) 573-2670
DHL Express Lachine
Location: 2095, rue Onésime Gagnon, Lachine, Que.
Time: 9:30 a.m. The drivers will head out around that time, followed by a speech and short walk at 10 a.m. Flyers will also be distributed.
Contact: Alain Daigle, Local 700 President
(450) 921-0465
More events may be added. Please check back soon.
