News by subject: LBR

In his appearance before the House of Commons Heritage Committee, Bell CEO Mirko Bibic failed to justify cutting thousands of jobs while Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE) increased their dividends to a record-high $3.7 billion in 2023. ...

Ontario Nurses' Association members who work at long-term care homes will hold information pickets at 37 locations across the province on Friday. More than 3,000 nurses, personal support workers and guest attendants represented by ONA are heading to...

A new discussion paper (https://www.pwu.ca/better-planning/) was released today by the Power Workers' Union (PWU) that launches a series of papers to prompt discussion on better ways for Ontario to meet its growing electricity demand in a lower cost,...

The NLRB charge follows an earlier ruling by an arbitrator against Tenet for their firing of a longtime RN and union leader without just cause as "an act of punishment and thinly veiled retaliation" for her union/patient advocacy, as well as the...

The following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation, regarding policing in Surrey. "We are disappointed to see the B.C. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General once again mislead the public on...

The campaign for workers at Amazon facilities in Metro Vancouver to form a union has reached a pivotal stage today after Unifor filed two applications to the B.C. Labour Relations Board (BCLRB). "Workers at Amazon are seeking job security, health...

After months of signing union cards at two Metro Vancouver Amazon facilities, Unifor is ready to announce the next stage of the drive. "Hundreds of workers at Amazon have signed union cards and talked to Unifor organizers about their hopes for safer...

The registered nurses of Brigham and Women's Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), will hold an informational picket on Wednesday, May 1 as a federal mediator joins negotiations that have stretched...

More than 100 public sector workers in the City of Fountain Valley have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 911. This worker-led victory is comprised of three bargaining units: Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Unit, Fountain Valley...

Harley-Davidson is pleased to announce that the Company has ratified new collective bargaining agreements with the three Unions representing employees at the Company's Wisconsin manufacturing facilities, namely the United Steelworkers Local 2-209 and...

More than 100 warehouse workers at Sysco Louisville have overwhelmingly ratified a first Teamsters contract in Kentucky. The new four-year agreement includes improved safety standards, better working conditions, more paid time off, and substantial...

Already organizing, and inspired by the workers at the Addison location, the majority of workers at the food production warehouse in Aurora demanded Portillo's recognize their union. Following these actions, a petition was filed with the National...

Federal NDP party leader, Jagmeet Signh, will join workers on strike at the Art Gallery of Ontario today as they fight for a future at one of North America's most prominent cultural institutions.  Over 400 workers at the AGO, members of OPSEU/SEFPO...

Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in March for the seventh consecutive month after contracting twice in the previous four-month period, with 35 consecutive months of growth prior to that, say the nation's hospital supply executives in...

After four years of hard work and service to AT&T and DirectTV, the contract of 8119 members of CWA-District 9 across California and Nevada will expire Saturday at midnight. "To date, the company has shown little inclination to...

More than fifty Unifor members from across the province are participating in meetings today with MLAs from their regions and cabinet ministers overseeing the key economic sectors. "This is a great opportunity to directly communicate the ideas and...

Unifor calls on Ford Motor Company to consider all possible options to mitigate the negative impact on workers following the announced substantial delay in the launch of EV production at the Oakville Assembly Plant....

Professionals newly joining the workforce in 2024 can anticipate an active hiring market, according to research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. According to a recent survey, 64 per cent of companies said they plan to...

Frontline workers at Regent Park Community Health Centre (RPCHC) came to a tentative agreement with the employer, late Wednesday afternoon. As such, the news conference previously scheduled for 9:15 AM tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, at the RPCHC (465...

After nearly a month on the picket line, Teamsters Local 150 members have overwhelmingly ratified a three-year agreement, bringing an end to the strike at Cencora (formerly known as AmerisourceBergen). The new contract addresses workers' concerns...

Unifor members at CN Autoport have ratified a three-year collective agreement, ending a 37-day strike at the transshipment facility in Eastern Passage, N.S. "This was a very difficult strike for our members and a very tough round of bargaining...

Teamsters Local 357 has filed a second lawsuit against Republic Airways in Marion County Superior Court to invalidate an agreement that pilots at the carrier are required to sign as a condition of employment. The unlawful non-compete clauses were...

The Teamsters Rail Conference celebrated the unveiling of a new federal rule that requires a minimum of two crew members on board most freight trains. This rulemaking comes after 13 years of tireless advocacy to protect and mandate crew sizes by the...

The Teamsters applaud Gov. Tina Kotek for signing into law HB 4127, a bill that will improve worker safety in the e-commerce and warehouse industries by ensuring that workplace quotas do not interfere with workers' rights and safety standards....

Health care is in crisis in Regent Park. Two weeks ago, Regent Park community health care workers, members of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 5115, were forced out on strike when their employer refused to offer them a fair deal....

Security officers at nuclear power plants operated by Constellation energy company may go on strike after the union representing them and the company have so far failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. Under federal law, nuclear plants must...

Unifor has filed for conciliation on behalf of Marine Atlantic workers represented by Locals 4285 and 4286 after the employer has demonstrated an unwillingness to bargain by delaying meaningful negotiations....

Unifor and CN Autoport reached a tentative agreement today, after the conciliator invited the union back to the negotiating table at the company's request. Details will be shared with Autoport members first at meetings scheduled for tomorrow, April...

Bus drivers and monitors at Student Transportation of America (STA) in Bedford have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 633. The 55 workers provide student transportation for the Bedford School District....

Washington Teamsters are celebrating Governor Jay Inslee's passage of SB 5778, a law banning employers from forcing workers to attend captive audience meetings. Employers frequently use captive audience meetings to disseminate anti-union propaganda...

Budtenders at Botera Cannabis have voted unanimously to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 653. The budtenders, cashiers, inventory and security staff are the first group of cannabis workers in New England to be...

The City of San Bernardino has recognized Teamsters Local 1932 as the sole bargaining representative for all full-time city workers?from public works to city hall and everything in between. A majority demanded union recognition earlier in the year,...

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March after contracting for 16 consecutive months, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued...

Striking Teamsters at pharmaceutical giant Cencora (formerly known as AmerisourceBergen) rallied today outside the company's Sacramento distribution center. The 124 warehouse workers are members of Teamsters Local 150 and have been on strike since...

More than 200 workers at American Medical Response (AMR) in Springfield and Greenfield have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 404....

Aides for elected officials in the Michigan House of Representatives are launching an organizing drive to join Teamsters Local 243. It is the first phase of a coordinated campaign that will play out over the course of the next several weeks....

Negotiations with Molson Coors broke off on Thursday over the multibillion-dollar beermaker's refusal to agree to real wage increases for Teamsters in a new three-year contract. Members of Teamsters Local 997 continue to hold the strike line 24/7 at...

Teamsters Joint Council 39 is commending the Supreme Court of Wisconsin for dismissing a challenge to a state appeals court ruling that found Amazon Flex drivers are employees ? not independent contractors ? and are therefore owed unemployment...

The bargaining committee representing members of Expertech, a wholly owned Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. company, is gearing up for a crucial strike vote, signaling the potential for imminent strike action. Following months of negotiation and the...

Delivery drivers at Eaze, a multi-state cannabis delivery operator, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 150....

Cheese processing and manufacturing workers at the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) plant in New Wilmington have voted 125-9 to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 261....

The following is a statement from Bob Fisher, Interim Director of the Teamsters Airline Division, regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcement that the agency will increase its oversight of United Airlines:...

Facing a nationwide boycott and the 40th day of an ongoing strike at its Fort Worth brewery, Molson Coors returned to the bargaining table on Wednesday morning. Brewery workers continue to hold the strike line while the Teamsters negotiating...

Unifor members who work at Griffin Wheel, a foundry that manufactures train wheels in Winnipeg, went on strike this morning at 9 a.m., after the company's latest offer would erode pensions, seniority rights and work-life balance issues....

To mark the start of Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) collective bargaining with 194 participating Ontario for-profit nursing homes, close to 200 nurses and health-care professionals held an early-morning picket outside Extendicare Canada's...

Unifor welcomes key investments in infrastructure and sustained funding to reduce health care staff shortages and wait times, but more is needed to build Ontario's economy and good jobs.  ...

The Ford government's 2024 Ontario budget fails to commit to the province's public health-care system in a meaningful way and lacks any details on how the health-care funds announced will be used, says the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA)....

The Ford Government's 2024 Budget, released this afternoon, fails to meet the moment and does nothing to help Ontarians struggling with the current cost of living crisis. OPSEU/SEFPO, the union representing Ontario's public service workers, says the...

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters won a major victory against Yellow Corporation yesterday with the dismissal of the company's frivolous $137 million-dollar lawsuit by U.S. District Court Judge Julie A. Robinson....

The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers is deeply saddened by the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all those...