Teamsters, ride-sharing app reach agreement

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TappCar announces unionized workforce Description: An Edmonton ride-sharing app has reached a historic agreement with Teamsters Local 987. Source: The Edmonton Journal Date: 09/28/2016 Link: http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/tappcar-announces-unionized-workforce Related links: • Metro News story • Global News story • TappCar • Teamsters Local 987 Questions for discussion: • Why is this a historic agreement? • What does… Read more »

N.S. opposition says first contract arbitration unfair

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Description: A proposal to use arbitration in first contract negotiations has the Nova Scotia opposition warning of job losses. Source: Canadian Business Date: 11/02/2011 Link: http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/55287–nova-scotia-premier-plays-down-labour-law-threat-to-jobs-and-investment Related links: CBC story Halifax Metro opinion piece Halifax Metro news story Restaurant employers group site Questions for discussion: What is first contract arbitration? Why do unions seem to… Read more »