Description: Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers began rotating strikes following the expiration of 72-hour strike notice. Source: CTV.ca Date: 06/03/2011 Link: http://winnipeg.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110602/wpg_postal_strike_110602/20110603/?hub=WinnipegHome Related links: Toronto Sun opinion piece Letter to the editor, Ottawa Citizen The Canadian Union of Postal Workers Canada Post June 1 update May 24 update Question for discussion: What… Read more »
Posts By: Tom Barrett
Ontario nurses get lump-sum award
Description: An arbitrator has granted members of the Ontario Nurses’ Association lump-sum bonuses, despite a provincial government wage freeze policy. Source: The Toronto Star Date: 06/03/2011 Link: http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/1002549–nurses-get-bonuses-despite-wage-freeze Related links: Ontario Nurses’ Association Ontario Hospital Association Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care Globe and Mail story Toronto Sun story Canadian Press story Questions for… Read more »
Canada Post, CUPW meet as strike deadline looms
Description: With the Canadian Union of Postal Workers in a legal position to strike late Thursday night, the two sides in the dispute met Wednesday, June 1 to seek a solution. Source: The Canadian Press Date: 06/01/2011 Link: http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iCzX1De5LFINYipKiZerKTQSoiWg?docId=7021107 Related links: Globe and Mail article Canada Post The Canadian Union of Postal Workers Earlier update… Read more »
Nova Scotia appoints chair of reorganized labour board
Description: The Nova Scotia government has named a former provincial ombudsman to head up its reorganized labour board. Source: The Canadian Press Date: 05/31/2011 Link: http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jnEoaXtmWm6OKoZuDVbHw8OkFqPg?docId=7011036 Related links: Government press release Nova Scotia Labour Board Summary of board activity (pdf) Nova Scotia “Plain Language Guide” to industrial relations (pdf) Questions for discussion: What is the… Read more »
Canada Post workers hold off on strike notice
Description: The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has delayed issuing a 72-hour strike notice and has presented a new contract proposal. Source: The Canadian Press Date: 05/24/2011 Link: http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gq5I8PJuRlFbeXz7CyzcDBChZaJg?docId=6926829 Related links: Canada Post The Canadian Union of Postal Workers Hamilton Spectator story Montreal Gazette story Questions for discussion: What conditions must be met before a… Read more »
Union claims activist blacklisted
Description: The United Food and Commercial Workers union has filed a complaint with the B.C. Labour Relations Board claiming that the Mexican government and a B.C. farm have blocked a pro-union seasonal worker from returning to this country. Source: Macleans.ca Date: 05/24/2011 Link: http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/24/what-happened-down-on-the-farm/ Related links: B.C. Labour Relations Board United Food and Commercial Workers… Read more »
Pilots reject Air Canada proposal
Description: Air Canada pilots have rejected a proposed contract that the airline said was necessary for the launch of a low-cost service. Source: The Toronto Star Date: 19/05/2011 Link: http://www.thestar.com/business/companies/aircanada/article/993999–air-canada-s-discount-airline-in-jeopardy-after-pilots-reject-deal?bn=1 Related links: Air Canada Air Canada Pilots Association CAW Airline Local 2002, representing customer service agents and other workers Earlier update Questions for discussion: Why… Read more »
Labour congress turns to social media
Description: Labour must turn to Facebook and Twitter to tell its story without the “filter” of mainstream media, Canadian Labour Congress president Ken Georgetti told the CLC convention in Vancouver. Source: The Province (Vancouver) Date: 05/10/2011 Link: http://www.theprovince.com/technology/Social+media+spreads+word+Labour+Congress+tells+delegates/4752875/story.html Related Links: Canadian Labour Congress The CLC on Facebook The CLC on Twitter CLC report on social… Read more »
Saskatchewan teachers walk out
Description: For the first time in the province’s history, Saskatchewan teachers held a one-day walkout. They have been without a contract since August. Source: The Toronto Star Date: 05/05/2011 Link: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/986293–saskatchewan-teachers-walk-out-over-contract-disputes Related links: Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation STF bargaining site Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Saskatchewan School Boards Association The government-trustee bargaining committee site CBC story Globe… Read more »
Air Canada CEO asks pilots for concessions
Description: The chief executive officer of Air Canada is pleading with the airline’s pilots to accept a collective agreement the airline says is required to create a low-cost carrier. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: 05/08/2011 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/air-canada-head-pitches-pact-to-pilots/article2014479/ Related links: Earlier story Air Canada Air Canada Pilots Association Questions for discussion: Why would this new… Read more »
