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September 6, 2019 by 1996-O Executive

Unifor to launch massive member mobilization ahead of federal election

TORONTO – Today, beginning in 13 ridings across the country, Unifor members are launching a campaign to talk with fellow members about the upcoming federal election.

“Our goal with this campaign is to ask all Unifor members to stand strong, and elect a government that has a real plan for workers,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Unifor members voted to adopt a bold advertising campaign to Stop Scheer, however on the doorstep, our organizers are discussing all the issues that matter to Unifor members, and are reminding workers to vote.”

In one week in June, 100 organizers knocked on more than 5,000 Unifor members’ doors, conducting an election survey. Over the next six weeks, tens of thousands of conversations will occur between our members as we continue to deliver a message to vote for workers in the federal election on the doorstep.

Unifor’s Ontario Regional Director will attend a special launch event in Windsor today:

Naureen Rizvi, Ontario Regional Director, in Windsor, Ontario at 10:00 a.m. Windsor Unifor Labour Centre, 3400 Somme Avenue, Windsor, ON N8W 1V4.

Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.

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September 6, 2019 by 1996-O Executive

Pledge your vote in the upcoming Federal Election

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Visit Unifor’s new campaign website    Click here…

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September 6, 2019 by 1996-O Executive

Canada Labour Code Reforms to Come Into Force September 1, 2019

Visit the links below to see the changes….Keep in mind the National Union will address any applicable changes with the employer for the Bargaining units.

 

https://hicksmorley.com/2019/06/13/significant-canada-labour-code-reforms-to-come-into-force-september-1-2019/

https://www.mccarthy.ca/en/insights/blogs/canadian-employer-advisor/major-changes-coming-canada-labour-code

 

 

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September 6, 2019 by 1996-O Executive

Union Meeting

Sunday, September 15, 2019

7:30pm – 9:00pm

Royal Canadian Legion, 9 Dawes Rd. Toronto.

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August 2, 2019 by 1996-O Executive

Strong majority of Unifor members vote in favour of strike at SaskTel

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Regina – SaskTel workers have given Unifor’s bargaining team a strong mandate to take strike action if necessary, to get a fair contract.

“Our members have made their intentions very clear with this vote,” said Chris MacDonald, Unifor’s assistant to the national president. “They want a fair contract. And if an agreement can’t be reached, the bargaining committee now has the ability to call a strike.”

In discussions between both sides through the federal mediator, it has been agreed that no job action will occur pending the outcome of bargaining meetings scheduled for August 12, 13, and 14.

“We insisted SaskTel put a monetary offer on the table and they have committed to doing that in August,” said Unifor Local 1S President Dave Kuntz. “We’re hopeful that an agreement can be reached and service disruptions to the public will be avoided.”

Hundreds of members participated in strike vote meetings held across the province over the last few weeks. SaskTel subsidiary SecurTek voted in favour of a strike last month.

“We want to thank our members for their strong support and solidarity in standing up for their rights and what they deserve,” said Penny Matheson, President of Local 2S.

Unifor workers at SaskTel are seeking improvements to job security, provisions related to mental health and compensation.

SaskTel reported net profits of $127 million in the last fiscal year.  This spring, the Premier and Saskatchewan MLAs received a 2.3% cost of living increase.

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