October 16, 2017

Greetings:

The annual United Way campaigns are now underway. In each of our communities the United Way has a proven ability to make a profound difference. By supporting the United Way, we contribute to reducing inequality, alleviating poverty and building stronger and more inclusive communities.

We all know the impact that the recession, the erosion of the manufacturing base and the rise in low-wage, precarious work, has had on our communities. In many cases it has meant that our members, who in the past have been strong supporters of their local United Way Campaigns, are now looking to United Way agencies for support.

The United Way was established to provide a community response to local problems. If not for the United Way, many of the agencies created to provide support would fold – and vulnerable community members would be alone and without the support they need and deserve. In addition to ensuring essential, life-changing services and programs that thrive in our communities, the United Way also advocates for public policy that will ensure lasting solutions.

As Unifor members, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of all. I urge all Unifor members to support their local United Way campaign both by giving generously and volunteering where possible.

In solidarity,

JERRY DIAS

National President

Please see the attached MOA in regards to the original agreed upon preamble terms for Unifor National Policy Grievance settlements……

 

In the Matter of Grievances BTS-ON-16-04, BTS-ON- 17-01, BTS-ON-17-02 and BTS-ON- 17-03

and other relatd grievances

Bell Technical Solutions

(the “Company”) And

Unifor

(the “Union) Minutes of Settlement

WHEREAS the parties are part to a collective agreement from May 2, 2011 until May 6, 2018 (“Collective Agreement”);

AND WHEREAS the Company agrees to the following resolutions, in an attempt to improve the working environment and relationship with its employees and the Union. The Company will be accountable, going forward, for the governance of all overtime, regardless of the nature (incidental, voluntary or compulsory I forced assigned) and will establish a process to approve and record on a daily basis. Such records will be maintained by the Company and will be provided to the Local Union and LRC on a bi-weekly basis. It is further understood that the Company shall not schedule a shift less than eight (8) hours to any employee, overtime or regular hours that would be in contravention of the terms agreed upon by the parties below;

 

Read More….BTS – Minutes of Settlement National Policy Grievances

 

 

 

Please see the attached Global settlement offers….This letter is for the purpose of confirming the agreement to settle National Policy Grievances BTS-ON-16-04, BTS-ON-17-01, BTS-ON-17-02 and BTS-ON-17-03. This agreed upon settlement offer is between Unifor National and BTS, Once the official MOA has been signed it will be posted with all conditions and terms and dates.

The preamble terms are outlined below…click the link

Read More….

NEXT WEEKS EXECUTIVE VISIBILITY WILL BE AT ARROW AND HORNER. SEE YOU THERE !