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December 3, 2024 by 1996-O Executive

Unifor will continue to fight for strengthened workers’ rights following N.S. election

November 26, 2024

 

HALIFAX—Unifor commits to continue the fight to strengthen workers’ rights in Nova Scotia following the re-election of the Progressive Conservative government with a second majority win.

“Workers’ rights have never been more important and our union will continue to defend and promote the interests of all working people in Nova Scotia,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Workers are the economy. Without workers, nothing is built, moved, cared for, sold or purchased and we must be the top priority for Premier Houston as he sets his new government’s agenda.”

In the upcoming session, the union vows to continue to fight for an improved health care system that includes better pay for health care workers and for the speedy passage of provincial anti-scab legislation that would prevent employers from needlessly prolonging labour disputes with the use of scabs during strikes or lockouts.

“We have proof that workers’ voices can and do make a difference,” said Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray. “Unifor is ready to meet, to talk about issues important to workers and their families and to continue to advocate for changes to make workers’ lives better and their work safer.”

Unifor engages with politicians regularly to advocate for workers. The union has successfully championed initiatives in Nova Scotia, most recently with the campaign to pass legislation to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic.

Murray was with three Unifor members in the legislature on September 12, 2024 when Premier Houston made an about-face on passing legislation to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. She credits this change of mind to the premier hearing directly from workers.

“We have to be willing to speak out to those in power when we want something done,” said Murray. “Following tonight’s election result, there is now nothing standing in the way of Premier Houston fulfilling the promises he has made to fix health care, improve affordability, and act in Nova Scotians’ best interests.”

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December 3, 2024 by 1996-O Executive

Union Meeting

Wednesday, December, 18, 2024

7:30pm – 9:00pm

Unifor Local 112

30 Tangiers Road, Toronto, ON, M3J 2B2

Local meeting attendance has been low as of late, members had raised the following weekday suggested meeting as follows on a trial basis.

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November 28, 2024 by 1996-O Executive

Bell Craft bargaining Highlights for Ratification voting

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November 15, 2024 by 1996-O Executive

Bell Craft bulletin – Update

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November 15, 2024 by 1996-O Executive

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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