On February 7 Unifor members refining and distributing petroleum products at the Shell refinery in Sarnia ratified a new three-year contract with a 12% wage increase over the life of the agreement.
The contract also includes improved vacation benefits and more flexibility to bank statutory holidays.
Finish Product Specialists will receive a $5,000 bonus. A one-time lump sum of $500 will be awarded to Lab Incumbents.
We wish to inform you that the tentative agreement presented for ratification has not been accepted by our membership. This decision underscores the collective resolve to seek terms that better reflect our contributions and the value we bring to Autoport.
TORONTO – Unifor is outraged about today’s announcement from Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE Inc.) to cut 4,800 jobs – 9% of its workforce – affecting 800 of the union’s members, while deliberately putting shareholders ahead of workers with increased dividend payouts.
Unifor members working at St Marys Cement in Bowmanville, Ont. ratified a three-year contract, securing key economic and benefit improvements.
“Local 222 members at St. Marys Cement work incredibly hard in a demanding industry,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “I congratulate the membership for ratifying a very strong collective agreement and our bargaining committee for making so many important gains. Take pride in what you have accomplished here.
Following ratification voting from coast to coast, it has become clear that the majority of our members have not approved the tentative agreement with CN Transportation Ltd. (CNTL), initially reached on January 16, 2024.
TORONTO—The Canadian Air Navigation Specialists Association (CANSA) at Unifor Local 1016 filed a Notice of Dispute last week to enter conciliation after hitting an impasse with NAV Canada in bargaining that began in May of last year.
“This filing is a continuation of the bargaining process with outside assistance,” said James Walker, president of CANSA and Unifor Local 1016. “We are committed to negotiating the best possible deal for our members during these challenging times.”
WINDSOR – Unifor Local 195 members who work at Jamieson Laboratories in Windsor, Ont. went on strike at midnight after rejecting the latest offer by the employer.
The union’s strike action stemmed primarily from disputes over wages, the duration of a proposed four-year agreement, benefits, and job security.
Despite extensive discussions, the employer’s offer failed to meet the expectations and needs of the membership. The union emphasized the importance of reaching an agreement that upholds the livelihoods and well-being of their members.
Unifor Local 303 at Canadian aerospace manufacturer Firan Technology Group (FTG) in Scarborough, Ontario, voted 81% in favor of the new contract, ending a six-week strike.
The 55 school bus drivers of Local 510 working for the Chateauguay-based carrier Ro-bus went on strike on January 24 to demand better working conditions.
A formal strike notice was filed with the employer and the government on January 12, indicating that the strike would be called if no satisfactory agreement was reached by 00:01 on January 24.
On January 17 members of Unifor Local 866-O voted 100% in favour of a new three-year contract with Linde Canada.
The new collective agreement includes annual wage increases of 4.25%, 4.00%, and 3.75%. It also improves bereavement benefits, adds three vacation days, and a signing bonus.
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