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July 16, 2025 by 1996-O Executive

Open Letter Regarding payroll errors – Jean-Luc Riverin President Bell Technical Solutions

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Open Letter to Jean-Luc Riverin

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July 10, 2025 by 1996-O Executive

Posthaste: Copper theft is getting so bad Bell Canada is sounding the alarm

Source: https://financialpost.com/news

By Pamela Heaven
Published Jul 07, 2025
There’s a crime wave sweeping through eastern Canada, and it’s not jewellery or bank notes the thieves are after, but the copper wire found in telecom lines.
Such thefts are rising at such an “alarming rate” that Bell Canada made a public statement about the “growing crisis that is endangering public safety and disrupting essential communications infrastructure.”
Copper theft is up 23 per cent from a year ago, with Bell reporting more than 2,270 incidents nationwide since 2022.
This is not a victimless crime, says the telecom. Thieves who target the lines for copper are disrupting phone and internet access. Copper thefts now account for 88 per cent of all physical security incidents on its network, with over 500 cases reported in the first half of 2025.
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July 10, 2025 by 1996-O Executive

BCE Q2 2025 results to be announced August 7

Source: https://www.bce.ca/news

MONTRÉAL, July 3, 2025 /CNW/ – BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) will hold its second-quarter 2025 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 8:00 am eastern.

Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis.

To participate, please dial toll-free 1-800-206-4400 or 289-514-5005. A replay will be available until midnight on September 7, 2025 by dialing 1-877-454-9859 or 647-483-1416 and entering passcode 5428649.

A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on BCE’s website at BCE Q2-2025 conference call (opens in new window) .

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July 10, 2025 by 1996-O Executive

Rally demands end to lockout of CN Tower workers

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July 8, 2025

 

TORONTO— A sea of red shirts flooded the base of Canada’s most recognizable landmark today, as more than 250 locked-out CN Tower hospitality workers rallied alongside union leaders, allies, and supporters to demand a return to the bargaining table to negotiate a fair contract.

“These are the people who provide the unforgettable dining and hospitality experience the CN Tower is known for,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Being locked out by a federal Crown corporation is more than a labour dispute—it’s a shameful move by Canada Lands Company that deserves public outrage.”

Canada Lands Company, the federal Crown corporation that operates the CN Tower, locked out Unifor Local 4271 members just before Canada Day, after contract talks broke down.

“What did these workers get in return for years of dedication through a pandemic, soaring living costs, and no pension improvements in over a decade? A lockout,” said Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi. “This is a power play. They thought our members would back down. But they didn’t count on the strength of Local 4271 or the momentum building across Ontario’s hospitality sector.”

Shan Ramanathan, President of Unifor Local 4271, praised the unwavering unity on the line: “Our members have stood shoulder to shoulder since day one of this lockout. We’re fighting back—and we’re not leaving until we get the deal our members deserve.”

Among the messages of solidarity was one from CUPE National President Mark Hancock, who voiced strong support for the locked-out workers.

“I know you are a fighting union and know how to get contracts that work for you and your families, and I know we can win,” said Hancock.

The main negotiating issues remain wages, health benefits and safety concerns.

Calling for renewed negotiations and a path forward, Payne urged the employer to put respect back at the centre of bargaining.

“To Canada Lands Company—we say this: come back to the table and bring a fair offer,” said Payne. “These workers are ready to return to the jobs they love, to welcome guests and deliver world-class service. But they will not be sent back without respect, without fairness, and without a deal that reflects the value they bring to this landmark every single day.”

View the rally photo album here.

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July 10, 2025 by 1996-O Executive

Unifor Health Care, Education & Social Services Position on Tariffs

July 2, 2025

 

The unjust trade war initiated by the United States poses a clear threat to Canadian jobs and Canadian sovereignty. Unifor continues to call for all levels of government, as well as representatives from all industries, to employ all measures necessary to fight back and take sustained action  as tariffs persist.

While some industries are more heavily impacted than others through direct trade activity, the tariffs pose an economy-wide threat to Canada.

Canadian workers are rightfully concerned that a sustained trade war will cause widespread job loss and economic hardship for families across the country.

Supporting Canadian workers

Canada needs to be prepared for the potential economic impacts of a sustained trade war by strengthening social supports for working people. This includes:

  • The federal government providing additional income supports for workers affected by tariffs, like measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes improved access to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits or other income assistance programs with more accessible qualifying rules, enhanced income support, longer duration, and allowances for workers to earn supplementary income or pursue education while receiving support.
  • The federal government following through on the promise to implement a universal pharmacare program to provide coverage for essential medications for all Canadians, regardless of income.
  • The federal government working together with each provincial and territorial government to ensure that the $10/day childcare program is a success and that there is a balanced and equitable rollout of the program across the country.
  • Governments making permanent improvements – including assistance rates, eligibility criteria, and minimizing claw backs – to provincial and territorial income assistance programs.

Canada’s competitive advantage

Some Canadian manufacturing facilities have closed and relocated production to avoid U.S. tariffs.

Investment delays and temporary layoffs continue to impact  a number of Canadian industries. These are short-sighted decisions that overlook  the competitive advantages of investing in Canada.

Canada’s strong public services are among the keys elements that give the nation a competitive advantage, especially when compared to the United States. Canada’s health and social services programs, including its public health system, dental care plan, and pharmacare program, provide free or significantly reduced services to Canadians, as opposed to private employer-paid health plans or out-of-pocket costs incurred in the United States. Other social programs – including $10/day childcare, income assistance programs, and government-funded services provided by social service agencies – provide integral support for Canadian workers and their families.

Canada’s strong public education system is highly regarded internationally and serves as an important equalizer, narrowing the gap in outcomes between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Federal and provincial/territorial governments continue to play a significant role in funding post-secondary institutions, enabling the knowledge and skills that drive the Canadian economy.

Canada’s robust public service sector is a significant incentive for companies to keep their operations in–and move their operations to–Canada.

These public programs offer real advantages to companies by reducing health care costs, improving overall employee well-being, and attracting skilled workers seeking a stronger social safety net to support their families.

About the Health Care, Education & Social Services Sectors

Unifor is Canada’s largest private sector union, with more than 320,000 members across the country, working in every major sector of the Canadian economy.

Unifor represents approximately 44,000 members in the health care, education and social services sectors. Unifor members work in hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes, home care, health clinics, paramedic services, school boards, universities, colleges, and a diversity of social services.

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