… How B.C. transit operators found a deal under deadline March 26, 2020 Share Main Image Image Nearly 5,000 transit workers in Metro Vancouver represented by Unifor ended … of Metro Vancouver’s transit system. Today, transit workers remain on the front lines of the fight against the …
… looming May 7, 2020 Share Main Image Image May 7, 2020 VICTORIA —The plan to relax COVID-19 restrictions on British … May 18. Those notices must be rescinded immediately to help transition the Lower Mainland economy back to health.” On April 20 nearly 1,200 Coast Mountain Bus Company workers received notice of layoff effective May 18. Unifor …
… Unifor members ratify agreement with Grand River Transit January … strike action to an end. “Unifor is the union for transit workers in Canada, and this collective agreement shows that … the contracts that best address the needs of transit workers,” said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. “Our …
… PWTransit workers reach tentative agreement with employer December 7, 2023 Share Main Image Image VANCOUVER – Unifor members working at Pacific Western Transportation … largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union …
… PWTransit workers vote 100% in favour of strike action October 16, 2018 … Transit’s failure to negotiate a fair contract means more than 73 transit workers could be on strike as of October 27 at midnight. …
… Unifor helping to advance dialogue on Just Transition November 6, 2018 Share During October 22–23 in … the ongoing coal transition in Alberta and heard from coal workers directly impacted by the process. Participants also …
… Unifor helping to advance dialogue on Just Transition November 6, 2018 Share During October 22–23 in … the ongoing coal transition in Alberta and heard from coal workers directly impacted by the process. Participants also …
… Translink layoffs risk harming essential service workers April 20, 2020 Share Main Image Image April 20, 2020 … in the ability of tens of thousands of essential service workers to get to their jobs, says Unifor. “Public transit …
… Unifor members for transit March 24, 2015 Share Unifor members … to the province’s largest urban centres. Unifor transit workers in Locals 2200 and 111 are leading the charge, and … a Yes vote. “Better transit and transportation benefits workers in a real way by making it easier and faster for …
… Unifor Locals 111 & 2200 members vote to accept 1-year contract … 4,700 transit operators, mechanics, maintenance and SeaBus workers in Metro Vancouver voted strongly Wednesday in … difficult for businesses to move goods and services and workers to get to and from their jobs,” Woods added. “This …
… Transit operators reach deal with Grand River Transit March 20, 2017 Share … transit operators, service attendants, and skilled trades workers at Grand River Transit. The union’s contract expired … union in the private sector, representing more than 310,000 workers. It was formed Labour Day weekend 2013 when the …
… NDP announcement to fund transit improvements a huge step forward for Metro Vancouver September 15, 2016 Share Today’s … Elworthy, representing mechanics, maintenance and SeaBus workers, says the plan will also create thousands of new … 4,700 transit operators, mechanics, maintenance and SeaBus workers. For more information : Gavin McGarrigle cell (778) …
… strike averted April 2, 2017 Share WATERLOO, April 2 – Workers, represented by Unifor Local 4304, at the Grand River … transit operators, service attendants, and skilled trades workers employed at Grand River Transit. Unifor is Canada’s …
… Unifor-GRT talks break off January 22, 2020 Share Main Image … said Tim Jewell, Unifor Local 4304 President. “Transit workers have difficult jobs and are seeking respect and … of this dispute, and a contract that improves transit workers’ jobs and the Waterloo Region’s transit system for …
… Belleville mayor misleads public on transit bargaining March 23, 2022 … deceptive comments about the city’s bargaining with transit workers represented by Local 1839, says Unifor. “Either the … 50 days for the employer to respond. It’s no wonder transit workers are frustrated enough to set a strike deadline,” …
… Unifor at Glasgow COP meeting November 16, 2021 Share Main Image … Scotland, helping to ensure Canada signed onto the Just Transition Declaration. “It was vital that Unifor be at these meetings. The voice of workers needs to be heard when decisions about climate …
… Unifor serves Detroit Three automakers with notice to bargain … for the auto sector in Canada both in terms of the historic transition to electric vehicle manufacturing and the current economic challenges confronting workers,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. “Auto …
… Assaults on bus drivers still considered part of the job by WorkSafeBC July 17, 2019 Share A disturbingly high number of … WorkSafeBC recognized that physically and mentally injured workers need and deserve compensation.” Tana MacKay is a bus … and Safety Committee in Victoria. She advocates for injured workers and recently spoke at a government review of …
… Helping workers means more than money for severance and tuition … Main Image Image Today is a heartbreaking day for forestry workers in Nova Scotia and a shameful reminder of the … me up at night, and why Unifor is so dedicated to a Just transition forworkers facing such change. The union has …
… Unifor 4304 President available to speak with media on GRT … morning. “Job action is always a last resort. Transit workers face difficult working conditions, and our members … contract. Elected local union leadership, also frontline workers, will be available for comment. Local 4304, which …
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