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WestJet Workers In Vancouver, Calgary Reach Tentative Deal

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A tentative deal has been reached between unionized WestJet workers in Vancouver and Calgary and the company.

On Friday, the workers approved strike action if a new bargaining deal was not reached by Wednesday.

A release from Unifor said they are asking for improved wages and have not seen an increase in pay scale in over five years.

They say they are dealing with angry travellers whose flights were delayed or cancelled along with massive worker shortages.

Unifor Local 531 represents over 700 baggage service agents, customer service agents and guest service leads.

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Talks Between Bell Canada And Clerical And Aliant Workers End

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Negotiations have broken down between Bell Canada and members of the Clerical and Aliant groups.

The Bell Aliant group applied for federal conciliation, declaring an impasse on Friday in Toronto.

Employees are represented by Unifor and are looking for a fair pay increase, continuing to work from home and an enforceable floor of employment in the bargaining unit.

This affects around 6000 employees in Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Quebec.

On June 21, 2022, Bell Clerical members voted in favour of strike action.

The Bell Aliant group applied for federal conciliation, declaring an impasse on Friday, July 8, 2022, as talks broke down in Toronto. At Bell Aliant, Local 401, Local 410, Local 506, and Local 2289, represent 1,700 workers.

Bell clerical and associated workers are represented in Quebec by Unifor Locals 6000, 6001, 6002, and 6003, and in Ontario by Unifor Locals 6004, 6005, 6006, 6007, 6008, and 37. All locals are represented in the bargaining caucus.

Collective agreements expired at the end of 2021.

 

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CBSA Workers, Federal Government Resume Negotiations

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Negotiations have resumed between unionized Canada Border Services Agency workers and the federal government.

It comes just days after union reps announced that members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.

Among other things, employees are seeking better protections against what they describe as toxic workplace culture.

They also want greater parity with other law enforcement agencies across Canada and a fair remote working policy for non-uniform members.

The more than 8,500 unionized members can legally take strike action on Aug. 6, just days before the Canadian border is set to reopen to fully vaccinated U.S. travellers.

Union officials have said any sort of labour dispute could cause significant disruptions to the flow of goods, services and people entering Canada.