Archives for November 2024
Bell Craft bulletin – Update
Bell: Layoff Notices Roll Out
Source: https://www.iphoneincanada.ca
Reports on the Bell subreddit indicate another round of layoff notices rolling out, sparking concern among employees.
One user described seeing letters posted in primary office locations, notifying staff about which “Management Employees” and Business Units would be impacted. “Here we go again,” the user wrote, adding that similar postings marked the beginning of layoffs earlier this year.
The original poster shared their experience, saying they received an email notice about the first wave of layoffs but hadn’t yet seen letters posted in the office. “Oh well… this is sad,” they wrote.
“Bell gave everyone a “return from long weekend” surprise by laying off a large number of people from the corporate side, from all levels up to director. This time Bell didn’t even announce anything, unlike the mass layoff earlier this year,” said the original poster on Tuesday.
In a reply expressing shock, a lineman based in Granby, Quebec, revealed they were among those being let go, set to leave by December 31. “I’ve worked here for 14 years. I started at 19,” the worker shared, adding that they had relocated to Granby three years ago for the job. “I love being a lineman for Expertech… but next year, I’ll be jobless. My experience is worth nothing because telecom right now is not hiring. I am so lost right now.”
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Canada’s Wonderland Winterfest Member Appreciation Day
Saturday, December 21
or
Sunday, December 22
3 p.m. – 9 p.m. EDT
Tickets for Unifor’s Canada’s Wonderland Winterfest membership appreciation days are now available online and can be purchased at www.canadaswonderland.com/unifor. Tickets will allow one-day entry on either Saturday, December 21 OR Sunday, December 22.
A poster is attached to post and circulate to members to inform them of the event.
This event is sponsored by Unifor National, Ontario Regional Council and the Unifor Recreation Department allowing a reduced cost to members.
Canada’s Wonderland WinterFest transforms the park into an immersive holiday experience for the whole family featuring ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, exciting rides, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park.
Participants are encouraged to wear their Unifor colours – so get those toques out as prizes will be handed out throughout the day.
Tickets are limited so please make sure to order early. We look forward to seeing you there.
Special offer to Unifor Members – limit of 6 subsidized ticket packages per member please.
- $23.89 (taxes included) Ages 3 and up. Includes parking, admission, rides
- $37.46 (taxes included) Ages 3 and up. Includes parking, admission, rides and $15 meal voucher
- Free for kids under age 2
CN workers to hold strike votes
November 14, 2024
CN workers to hold strike votes
Dear Members,
Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 members working at Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) will begin holding strike votes in workplaces across the country on November 18.
These votes reflects the union’s proactive approach to ensure members are prepared for any bargaining outcome as the master bargaining committees continue push CN for a fair collective agreement.
The union’s master bargaining committees returned to Montreal last week in an effort to advance negotiations, urging CN to remove concessions and recognize the true value our membership brings to CN.
However, with limited progress, the decision to proceed with strike votes aims to solidify members’ commitment to achieving a fair and equitable agreement.
Members are encouraged to participate fully in this process to show CN their commitment to achieving a respectful and equitable agreement.
Further updates will be provided as developments occur.
We will continue to provide updates on unifor.org/cnbargaining2024.
In solidarity,
Council 4000 and Local 100 CN Master Bargaining Committees