Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, is demanding Canadian National Railway (CN) prioritize the proper management of its rail infrastructure to ensure the safe and efficient operation of VIA Rail’s passenger services. The union criticizes CN’s lack of collaboration with passenger rail operators, highlighting recent speed restrictions causing delays and safety concerns.
Results for: Unifor
Unifor members at General Motors’ CAMI Assembly and Battery Assembly plants in Ingersoll, Ontario, have ratified a new two-year contract, securing a 15% wage increase for production workers and a 20.25% pay hike for skilled trades. The agreement also includes enhanced income security provisions to support workers during the transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles.
Unifor members at the CAMI Assembly and Battery Assembly plants in Ingersoll, Ontario, have ratified a new two-year collective agreement with General Motors that delivers substantial pay increases, aligning their wages with the Detroit Three pattern and eliminating a historic pay gap. The agreement includes a 15% wage increase for production workers and a 20.25% increase for skilled trades, along with other benefits like pension improvements and income replacement measures to protect workers during the EV transition.
Unifor, a Canadian labor union, has reached a tentative collective agreement with General Motors for over 1,300 members at the company’s CAMI Assembly and Battery Assembly facilities in Ingersoll, Ontario. The agreement, which includes improvements in wages, pensions, and job security, will be presented to union members on September 22nd.
Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, has extended the negotiation deadline with General Motors for members at the CAMI Assembly and Battery Assembly facilities in Ingersoll, Ontario. Negotiations are ongoing, and members will continue to work regular shifts. The union is prioritizing improvements to wages, pensions, and job security for its members, who have experienced significant layoffs following the plant’s transition to electric vehicle production.
Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, is holding a rally at Calgary International Airport during the Calgary Stampede to protest Paladin’s denial of bathroom breaks and water to airport security workers. The union claims that Paladin, which took over airport security operations in April, has created deplorable working conditions, including chronic understaffing, arbitrary dismissals, and limited access to basic necessities like water and washrooms. Unifor is demanding that Paladin address these issues immediately and treat their members with dignity and respect.