Bargaining

Unifor welcomes 53 new members from Porter Airlines at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to the union.

“Congratulations to our new members at Porter Airlines, we are thrilled to have you join more than 13,000aviation workers who are part of Unifor,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. 

“You’re joining a robust sector full of members who are fighting to improve working conditions throughout the industry, and we look forward to bargaining your first collective agreement.” 

Bargaining begins with VIA Rail

Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 have officially opened negotiations with VIA Rail, focusing on addressing key issues that impact more than 2,500 members across Canada.

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Unifor files for conciliation in CPKC negotiations

Unifor Local 101R has taken the step to file for conciliation after CPKC refused to meaningfully address core issues that affect over 1,200 members. 

This move comes after the employer failed to respond adequately to critical concerns regarding job security, work ownership, and strained labour relations.

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CALGARY – Unifor has filed for conciliation in its negotiations with CPKC after discussions reached an impasse over key issues impacting thousands of workers.

MONTREAL – Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 representing more than 2500 workers at VIA Rail, have opened negotiations focusing on key issues affecting the workplace. 

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Negotiations continue with CN

This week, with the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, Unifor Local 100 met with the employer to continue negotiating on key language proposals. 

WINDSOR— Unifor Local 2458 members at Clear Medical Imaging have commenced strike action after negotiations with the employer failed to result in a fair collective agreement. 

WINDSOR— Unifor Local 2458 members at Clear Medical Imaging are preparing for a potential strike with a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on October 24, 2024, as ongoing challenges in negotiations continue to stall progress towards a fair agreement.

Pilots at the Gander, Nfld.-based Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) have voted in favour of a new three-year contract that contains significant monetary gains.

"Congratulations to the bargaining committee for reaching a deal that puts our aviation members first,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “There have been so many challenges across the entire aviation sector, and this agreement reached after serving strike notice shows our members are willing to fight to improve their working conditions."

Autoport Charny workers have ratified a new four-year contract, securing a 17 per cent wage increase and enhanced pension benefits.

“Securing gains at the bargaining table is only possible because of the hard work and determination of Autoport Charny members and their bargaining team,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The small but mighty 12-member bargaining unit can now look forward to a more stable financial future and greater security in retirement, making this agreement a significant win.”